Nipponolejeunea subalpina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subalpina
ID:
1208984
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Horik.) S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 11: 125 1944
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208322
Common Names
- Nipponolejeunea subalpina
- Nipponolejeunea
- Subalpine liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nipponolejeunea subalpina (also called Subalpine nipponolejeunea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a flattened thallus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nipponolejeunea subalpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nipponolejeunea subalpina has small, yellow flowers with two anthers and two stigmas. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nipponolejeunea subalpina is a species of liverwort that can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by sowing spores on a moist, shady surface. The spores should be kept moist and the thallus should be divided every few years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Nipponolejeunea subalpina
Nipponolejeunea subalpina is native to Japan, and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.
Nipponolejeunea subalpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nipponolejeunea subalpina?
Nipponolejeunea subalpina
What type of plant is Nipponolejeunea subalpina?
A liverwort
Where is Nipponolejeunea subalpina found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Nipponolejeunea genus
Species in the Jubulaceae family
References
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
Yoshiwo Horikawa (1902-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horik.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209292: Based on data supplied by Bryonames