Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
afoninae
ID:
1523983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mamontov, Konstant. & Vilnet

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. 40(2): 83. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009889

Common Names

  • Jungermannia afoninae
  • Afoninae Jungermannia
  • Afoninae Moss

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Description

Jungermannia afoninae (also called Afonina's Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a lobed thallus. It is native to the Arctic regions, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia afoninae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia afoninae has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and round, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia afoninae can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady spot in a well-draining soil. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.

Where to Find Jungermannia afoninae

Jungermannia afoninae is found in Europe and Asia.

Jungermannia afoninae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia afoninae?

Jungermannia afoninae

What is the common name of Jungermannia afoninae?

Afonin's Liverwort

What is the habitat of Jungermannia afoninae?

It is found on moist, shaded soil and rocks in temperate regions

Species in the Jungermannia genus

Species in the Jungermanniaceae family

Delavayella serrata, Eremonotus myriocarpus, Jungermannia konstantinovae, Jungermannia atrovirens, Jungermannia exsertifolia, Jungermannia polaris, Jungermannia pumila, Jungermannia dubioides, Jungermannia eucordifolia, Jungermannia ovato-trigona, Jungermannia quadridigitata, Jungermannia borealis, Jungermannia hexagona, Jungermannia riparia, Jungermannia erectii, Jungermannia amakawana, Jungermannia mairangii, Jungermannia gollanii, Jungermannia afoninae, Jungermannia incerta, Jungermannia quadridentata, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia chinensis, Jungermannia sullivantiana, Jungermannia exigua, Jungermannia supina, Jungermannia oblongifolia, Jungermannia fernandeziana, Jungermannia amentacea, Jungermannia tenuis, Jungermannia lateriflora, Jungermannia lescuriana, Jungermannia sauteri, Jungermannia cordata, Jungermannia peltata, Jungermannia crenulata, Jungermannia schmideliana, Jungermannia creutzeri, Jungermannia uncifolia, Jungermannia longiretis, Jungermannia secunda, Jungermannia serpillifolia, Jungermannia vernicosa, Jungermannia viridis, Jungermannia mastigophora, Jungermannia sinuata, Jungermannia bipinnata, Jungermannia michelii, Jungermannia digitata,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100476945: Based on data supplied by Bryonames