Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
borealis
ID:
1208244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Damsh. & Váňa

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 4: 5. f. 1 a–e, 2 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207582

Common Names

  • Boreal Jungermannia
  • Boreal Liverwort
  • Boreal Starwort

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Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia borealis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia borealis is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area in the garden.

Where to Find Jungermannia borealis

Jungermannia borealis is native to the temperate and boreal regions of Europe, including Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

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

Kell Damsholt (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Damsh.' in the authors string.
Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208457: Based on data supplied by Bryonames