- Anastrepta orcadensis
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Orkney Notchwort Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Marchantiophyta Class: Jungermanniopsida Order: Jungermanniales Family: Jungermanniaceae Genus: Anastrepta Species: A. orcadensis Binomial name Anastrepta orcadensis
(Hook.) Schiffn.[1][2]Anastrepta orcadensis also known as Orkney Notchwort is a liverwort found in the United States, Canada, and widely in Europe.[1]
Its existence was first discovered on Ward Hill, on the island of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland by Hooker in 1808.[3][4] It is commonly found in the northern hepatic mat on heather-covered slopes, woodland floors and on scree slopes in the Highlands and occurs elsewhere on the west and north coasts of the British Isles.[5]
In Alaska, it is most abundant on islands near the open sea and on inner islands at elevations above 300 metres (1500 ft).[6]
References
- ^ a b "Anastrepta orcadensis" ZipcodeZoo.com Retrieved 10 June 2008.
- ^ "Plants profile: Anastrepta orcadensis (Hook.) Schiffn." USDA. Retrieved 11 June 2008.
- ^ "Bryology (mosses, liverworts and hornworts)" Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
- ^ "West Highland Mosses And Problems They Suggest" (January 1907) Annals Of Scottish Natural History 61 p. 46. Edinburgh. Retrieved 11 June 2008.
- ^ "Anastrepta orcadensis: Orkney Notchwort" (pdf) sleath.co.uk Retrieved 11 June 2008.
- ^ "Anastrepta orcadensis" sitkanature.org Retrieved 11 June 2008.
External links
Categories:- Liverworts
- Flora of Scotland
- Orkney
- Bryophyte stubs
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