Western Pouncewort

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (Ciğer otları)

Class

Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)

Order

Porellales (Porellales)

Family

Lejeuneaceae

Genus

Lejeunea

Species

Lejeunea lamacerina (Western Pouncewort)

Names in Other Languages

German Flachblättriges Lappenmoos

Similar Species in Lejeunea

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least pouncewort

Lejeunea cavifolia

Least Concern

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Holt's Pouncewort

Lejeunea eckloniana

Not Evaluated

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Yellow Pouncewort

Lejeunea flava

Not Evaluated

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Irish Pouncewort

Lejeunea hibernica

Near Threatened

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Atlantic Pouncewort

Lejeunea mandonii

Vulnerable

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Pearl Pouncewort

Lejeunea patens

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Pouncewort?

The scientific name of Western Pouncewort is Lejeunea lamacerina. It belongs to the genus Lejeunea.

What is the conservation status of Western Pouncewort?

Western Pouncewort (Lejeunea lamacerina) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Western Pouncewort live?

Western Pouncewort is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Western Pouncewort belong to?

Western Pouncewort (Lejeunea lamacerina) belongs to the genus Lejeunea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lejeuneaceae.

What kingdom does Western Pouncewort belong to?

Western Pouncewort (Lejeunea lamacerina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Western Pouncewort?

The closest relatives of Western Pouncewort in the genus Lejeunea include least pouncewort, Holt's Pouncewort, Yellow Pouncewort, Irish Pouncewort, Atlantic Pouncewort.