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Anastrophyllum michauxii
Scientific Name: Anastrophyllum michauxii
Family: Jungermanniaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Anastrophyllum michauxii (Michaux's Anastrophyllum)
Anastrophyllum michauxii, commonly known as Michaux's Anastrophyllum or Skogstrappmossa (in Swedish), is a fascinating liverwort species.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anastrophyllum michauxii (F. Weber) H. Buch ex A. Evans
- Family: Jungermanniaceae / Anastrophyllaceae / Lophoziaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Genus: Anastrophyllum (Spruce) Steph.
- Synonyms: Mentions Jungermannia densa. The text also lists similar names such as Anastrophyllum michauxii (F.Weber) H.Buch and Anastrophyllum michauxii (Web.) Buch ex Evans.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions the species being found in Quebec-Labrador, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Washington, Vologda Region (Russian Federation), and Japan.
- Also found in the Czech Republic ("polanka Michauxova").
Ecological Role
Anastrophyllum michauxii is mentioned as being new to certain regions (Alberta, Northwest Territories), indicating its range is expanding. The text suggests this liverwort may be considered rare or endangered in specific locations like Finland (Uhanalainen (LSA 471/2013)).
Additional Information
- Anastrophyllum michauxii belongs to the division Marchantiophyta, class Jungermanniopsida, and order Jungermanniales.
- The name code in TaiBNET is 420314.
Further Information
- Search for more information on Anastrophyllum michauxii in The Plant List, NYBG Virtual Herbarium, and Musum national d'Histoire Naturelle.
- Explore Discover Life's page for details on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Encyclopedia of Life.