Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
amentacea
ID:
1214052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Ist. Bologna 1: 231 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213390

Common Names

  • Jungermannia Amentacea
  • Amentacea Moss
  • Amentacea's Leafy-moss

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Description

Jungermannia amentacea (also called Amentaceous Jungermannia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to the tropical regions of the Americas and Asia. It is a small, green, cushion-forming plant that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia amentacea can be used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia amentacea has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and two stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia amentacea is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It prefers acidic soils and can be propagated by spores or by division of the tufts. It is a slow-growing plant and can take some time to establish in a new location.

Where to Find Jungermannia amentacea

Jungermannia amentacea can be found in moist, shady places in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Jungermannia amentacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia amentacea?

Jungermannia amentacea

What is the common name of Jungermannia amentacea?

Catkin Fork-moss

What is the habitat of Jungermannia amentacea?

Damp, shady places, often in woodland

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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216211: Based on data supplied by Bryonames