Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1213821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raddi

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Critt. Bras. 15 1822

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213159

Common Names

  • Jungermannia Brasiliensis
  • Brasiliensis Liverwort
  • Brasiliensis Shieldwort

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Description

Jungermannia brasiliensis (also called Brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is found in South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in moist woodlands, and on moist rocks and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia brasiliensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia brasiliensis is an evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and tree bark. It can be propagated by spore sowing and division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, sandy-peat mixture and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the plant can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small pieces and then planted in a moist, sandy-peat mixture.

Where to Find Jungermannia brasiliensis

Jungermannia brasiliensis is found in tropical regions of South America.

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

Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215872: Based on data supplied by Bryonames