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creeping fingerwort

Lepidozia reptans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Marchantiophyta (liverwort)
Class
Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order
Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)
Family
Lepidoziaceae
Genus
Lepidozia
Species
Lepidozia reptans (creeping fingerwort)

Names in Other Languages

French jongermanne rampante
German Kleines Schuppenzweigmoos

Similar Species in Lepidozia

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Pearson's Fingerwort
Lepidozia pearsonii
Data Deficient
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Rock Fingerwort
Lepidozia cupressina
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of creeping fingerwort?
The scientific name of creeping fingerwort is Lepidozia reptans. It belongs to the genus Lepidozia.
What is the conservation status of creeping fingerwort?
creeping fingerwort (Lepidozia reptans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does creeping fingerwort live?
creeping fingerwort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does creeping fingerwort belong to?
creeping fingerwort (Lepidozia reptans) belongs to the genus Lepidozia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lepidoziaceae.
Is creeping fingerwort endangered?
No, creeping fingerwort (Lepidozia reptans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does creeping fingerwort belong to?
creeping fingerwort (Lepidozia reptans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of creeping fingerwort?
The closest relatives of creeping fingerwort in the genus Lepidozia include Pearson's Fingerwort, Rock Fingerwort.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Lepidozia — 3 Species

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Pearson's Fingerwort
Lepidozia pearsonii
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Rock Fingerwort
Lepidozia cupressina
NE
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creeping fingerwort
Lepidozia reptans
LC
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