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Plagiochila aspleniformis
Scientific Name: Plagiochila aspleniformis
Family: Plagiochilaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Plagiochila aspleniformis
Plagiochila aspleniformis R.M. Schust., commonly referred to as Plagiochila aspleniformis, is a liverwort belonging to the genus Plagiochila.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Plagiochila aspleniformis R.M. Schust.
- Family: Plagiochilaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Marchantiophyta
- Synonyms: Mentions other Plagiochila species, subspecies, and varieties, including Plagiochila asplenioides Dumortier, Plagiochila asplenioides Dumortier var. asplenioides, Plagiochila austinii Evans, Plagiochila adiantoides (Sw.) Lindenb., and Plagiochila asplenioides subsp. porelloides (Torr. ex Nees) R. M. Schust.
Distribution and Habitat
- Type specimen was found in Florida, specifically Hillsborough County, in the Hillsborough River.
- Also found in Honduras.
- The species' state park habitat is mentioned as being threatened by recreational use.
Ecological Role
- The text indicates that the species' habitat is threatened by recreational use, suggesting sensitivity to environmental changes.
Additional Information
- First described scientifically by R.M. Schust. in 1960.
- Symbol: PLAS5
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 14607 (TSN)
Further Resources
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 14607
- Academy of Natural Sciences (PH) Herbarium: PH00003492
- Discover Life: Page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Information may become available in the future.
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Data available.
- NatureServe: Information available regarding threats to the species.