Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
1197468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arnell & C.E.O. Jensen) Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 58: 377 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196806

Common Names

  • Scapania obscura
  • Scapania
  • Obscura

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Uses & Benefits

Scapania obscura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in the construction of green roofs and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scapania obscura 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 obscura 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 obscura

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

Scapania obscura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scapania obscura?

Scapania obscura

What type of plant is Scapania obscura?

Moss

Where is Scapania obscura 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

Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186028: Based on data supplied by Bryonames