Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1197465

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Buch

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 42: 91 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196803

Common Names

  • Scapania mucronata
  • Scapania
  • Mucronata

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Description

Scapania mucronata (also called Marsh-scapania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Scapaniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two layers. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scapania mucronata is used as a soil conditioner and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scapania mucronata has small yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scapania mucronata is a liverwort that is propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by division or by layering.

Where to Find Scapania mucronata

Scapania mucronata can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Scapania mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scapania mucronata?

Scapania mucronata

What type of plant is Scapania mucronata?

Moss

Where is Scapania mucronata found?

North America

Species in the Scapaniaceae family

Diplophyllum albicans, Diplophyllum andrewsii, Diplophyllum apiculatum, Diplophyllum obtusatum, Diplophyllum obtusifolium, Diplophyllum taxifolium, Diplophyllum trollii, Diplophyllum gemmiparum, Diplophyllum angustifolium, Diplophyllum incrassatum, Diplophyllum novum, Diplophyllum androgynum, Diplophyllum serrulatum, Diplophyllum andicolum, Diplophyllum africanum, Diplophyllum dioicum, Diplophyllum exiguum, Diplophyllum kinabaluense, Diplophyllum nanum, Diplophyllum purpurascens, Diplophyllum recurvifolium, Diplophyllum sibiricum, Diplophyllum squarrosum, Diplophyllum verrucosum, Douinia ovata, Douinia imbricata, Douinia plicata, Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum, Macrodiplophyllum rubrum, Pseudotritomaria heterophylla, Saccobasis polita, Saccobasis polymorpha, Scapania aequiloba, Scapania apiculata, Scapania bolanderi, Scapania brevicaulis, Scapania calcicola, Scapania carinthiaca, Scapania compacta, Scapania curta, Scapania cuspiduligera, Scapania glaucocephala, Scapania gymnostomophila, Scapania hyperborea, Scapania irrigua, Scapania kaurinii, Scapania lingulata, Scapania mucronata, Scapania obcordata, Scapania obscura,

References

Hans Buch (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186021: Based on data supplied by Bryonames