Marsupella patens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
1523710
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N. Kitag.) Bakalin & Fedosov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 40(7): 72. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009684
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marsupella patens (also called Spreading Flat-stemmed Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thalloid, spreading growth form. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Marsupella patens 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 patens is a small, yellow-green flower with twelve petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marsupella patens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer. The divided rhizomes should be planted in moist soil and kept in a shady area. The soil should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. The plants should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Marsupella patens
Marsupella patens can be found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.
Marsupella patens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsupella patens?
Marsupella patens
What type of plant is Marsupella patens?
It is a liverwort
Where is Marsupella patens 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: 100484625: Based on data supplied by Bryonames