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Marchantia paleacea

Scientific Name: Marchantia paleacea

Family: Marchantiaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Marchantia paleacea

Marchantia paleacea, commonly known as Liverwort, is a fascinating plant species with a rich history of scientific study. This plant has garnered attention in various fields, including taxonomy, biochemistry, and ecology.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Marchantia paleacea Bertol.
  • Common Name: Liverwort, Flapwort
  • Family: Marchantiaceae
  • Order: Marchantiales
  • Class: Marchantiopsida
  • Synonyms: Marchantia domingensis Lehm. et Lindenb., Marchantia paleacea ssp. diptera (Nees &amp Mont.) Inoue (redirected from: Marchantia paleacea var. diptera)
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 15586

Distribution and Habitat

While species of Marchantia are cosmopolitan, Marchantia paleacea, along with M. polymorpha, is found in plains. It has been found in Portugal (Madeira and Faial Islands), and also Germany.

Ecological Role

Marchantia paleacea plays a role in its ecosystem, and can grow in karst wetlands.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Studies show this plant has shown antimicrobial activity against pathogenic and food spoilage bacteria.
  • Marchantia paleacea can form symbiotic relationships with soil fungi, which aid in its colonization of land.

Further Information

For further exploration, consider the following resources:

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • The Plant List
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life