Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
obcordata
ID:
1197467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Berggr.) S.W. Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot., n.s., 4(6): 117 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196805

Common Names

  • Scapania obcordata
  • Scapania
  • Obcordata

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Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scapania obcordata 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 obcordata 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 obcordata

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

Scapania obcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scapania obcordata?

Scapania obcordata

What type of plant is Scapania obcordata?

Moss

Where is Scapania obcordata 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

Sven Berggren (1837-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berggr.' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186027: Based on data supplied by Bryonames