Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
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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Description

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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Cultivation and Propagation

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 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