Marsupella vermiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vermiformis
ID:
1523730
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M. Schust.) Bakalin & Fedosov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 40(7): 70. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009697
Common Names
- Vermiformis Marsupella
- Vermiformis Moss
- Vermiformis' Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marsupella vermiformis (also called 'Vermiform liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a thallose liverwort with a flat, creeping stem and small, worm-like lobes. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Marsupella vermiformis is used as an ornamental plant and in gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marsupella vermiformis is small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Marsupella vermiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant frequently and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Marsupella vermiformis
Marsupella vermiformis can be found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.
Marsupella vermiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsupella vermiformis?
Marsupella vermiformis
What type of plant is Marsupella vermiformis?
It is a liverwort
Where is Marsupella vermiformis found?
It is found in Europe and North America
Species in the Marsupella genus
Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica, Marsupella sparsifolia, Marsupella sphacelata, Marsupella sprucei, Marsupella aquatica, Marsupella spiniloba, Marsupella tubulosa, Marsupella yakushimensis, Marsupella pseudofunckii, Marsupella profunda, Marsupella stableri, Marsupella andreaeodies, Marsupella disticha, Marsupella alata, Marsupella minutissima, Marsupella miniata, Marsupella microphylla, Marsupella apertifolia, Marsupella apiculata, Marsupella stoloniformis, Marsupella subemarginata, Marsupella vermiformis, Marsupella vietnamica, Marsupella aleutica, Marsupella koreana, Marsupella neesii, Marsupella patens,
Species in the Gymnomitriaceae family
Acrolophozia sulcata, Acrolophozia fuegiana, Acrolophozia pectinata, Cryptocoleopsis imbricata, Gymnomitrion bolivianum, Gymnomitrion minutulum, Gymnomitrion nigrum, Gymnomitrion subintegrum, Gymnomitrion concinnatum, Gymnomitrion corallioides, Gymnomitrion laceratum, Gymnomitrion obtusatum, Gymnomitrion pacificum, Gymnomitrion crenulatum, Gymnomitrion mucrophorum, Gymnomitrion crenatilobum, Gymnomitrion sinense, Gymnomitrion moralesae, Gymnomitrion verrucosum, Gymnomitrion strictum, Gymnomitrion setaceum, Gymnomitrion atrofilum, Gymnomitrion obtusum, Gymnomitrion mucronulatum, Gymnomitrion noguchianum, Gymnomitrion obtusilobum, Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, Gymnomitrion adustum, Gymnomitrion africanum, Gymnomitrion alpinum, Gymnomitrion asperulatum, Gymnomitrion brevissimum, Gymnomitrion commutatum, Gymnomitrion crystallocaulon, Gymnomitrion faurieanum, Gymnomitrion fissum, Gymnomitrion incompletum, Gymnomitrion kamchaticum, Gymnomitrion parvitextum, Gymnomitrion revolutum, Gymnomitrion rubidum, Gymnomitrion schusterianum, Gymnomitrion sichuanicum, Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100484624: Based on data supplied by Bryonames