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Pointed Frostwort

Marsupella apiculata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Marchantiophyta (ลิเวอร์เวิร์ต)
Class
Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order
Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)
Family
Gymnomitriaceae
Genus
Marsupella
Species
Marsupella apiculata (Pointed Frostwort)

Similar Species in Marsupella

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arctic rustwort
Marsupella arctica
Critically Endangered
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Funck's Rustwort
Marsupella funckii
Extinct
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Notched Rustwort
Marsupella emarginata
Extinct
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speckled rustwort
Marsupella sphacelata
Least Concern
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Spruce s rustwort
Marsupella sprucei
Least Concern
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Western Rustwort
Marsupella profunda
Vulnerable
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Boeck s rustwort
Marsupella boeckii
Vulnerable
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compact rustwort
Marsupella condensata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pointed Frostwort?
The scientific name of Pointed Frostwort is Marsupella apiculata. It belongs to the genus Marsupella.
What is the conservation status of Pointed Frostwort?
Pointed Frostwort (Marsupella apiculata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pointed Frostwort live?
Pointed Frostwort is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Pointed Frostwort belong to?
Pointed Frostwort (Marsupella apiculata) belongs to the genus Marsupella, which is part of the taxonomic family Gymnomitriaceae.
What kingdom does Pointed Frostwort belong to?
Pointed Frostwort (Marsupella apiculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Pointed Frostwort?
The closest relatives of Pointed Frostwort in the genus Marsupella include arctic rustwort, Funck's Rustwort, Notched Rustwort, speckled rustwort, Spruce s rustwort.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Marsupella — 10 Species

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arctic rustwort
Marsupella arctica
CR 🐾
Funck's Rustwort
Marsupella funckii
EX 🐾
Notched Rustwort
Marsupella emarginata
EX
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Pointed Frostwort
Marsupella apiculata
NT
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speckled rustwort
Marsupella sphacelata
LC 🐾
Spruce s rustwort
Marsupella sprucei
LC 🐾
Western Rustwort
Marsupella profunda
VU 🐾
Boeck s rustwort
Marsupella boeckii
VU 🐾
compact rustwort
Marsupella condensata
LC 🐾
rounded rustwort
Marsupella sparsifolia
LC
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