Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
singapurensis
ID:
1203781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 70: 218 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203119

Common Names

  • Singapore Jackiella
  • Jackiella Moss
  • Jackiella Singapurensis

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Description

Jackiella singapurensis (also called Jackiella singapurensis, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is 1-3 cm long and 0.3-0.5 cm wide. It is native to New Zealand and is found in damp, shady places, such as in the forest understory and on the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Jackiella singapurensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jackiella singapurensis var. philippinensis N. Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jackiella singapurensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Jackiella singapurensis

Jackiella singapurensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.