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
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.
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,