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Bazzania pearsonii

Scientific Name: Bazzania pearsonii

Family: Lepidoziaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Bazzania pearsonii

Bazzania pearsonii, also known as Pearson's bazzania or Arch-leaved Whipwort, is a liverwort belonging to the genus Bazzania.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bazzania pearsonii Steph.
  • Common Names: Pearson's bazzania, Arch-leaved Whipwort
  • Family: Lepidoziaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Mastigobryum pearsoni, Bazzania trigona (redirected name)
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 14363 (Integrated Taxonomic Information System - ITIS)

Distribution and Habitat

Bazzania pearsonii is found in W. Ireland, E. and S.E. Asia, and N.W. America.

Morphological Characteristics

This species can be identified by its long, unlobed underleaves, distinguishing it from the more common Bazzania tricrenata.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Bazzania pearsonii is often found in hepatic mat vegetation alongside other bryophytes such as Herbertus aduncus and Pleurozia purpurea.

Further Information

  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Species in GBIF
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 14363
  • Tropicos: Bazzania pearsonii in Tropicos
  • Discover Life: Discover Life's page about Bazzania pearsonii
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
  • NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information): Bazzania pearsonii Steph. C3130583 ENG