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
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.
Where to Find Jackiella singapurensis
Jackiella singapurensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Jackiella genus
Species in the Jackiellaceae family