Jungermannia calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1524032
Status:
valid
Authors:
Konstant. & Vilnet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 255(3): 234. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009911
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Jungermannia calcicola (also called Calcicole Jungermannia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a single row of gemmae cups. It is found in moist, shady habitats in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Jungermannia calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative element in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jungermannia calcicola has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jungermannia calcicola is a small, perennial, cushion-forming liverwort. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist substrate of peat and sand. The thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted on a moist substrate of peat and sand.
Where to Find Jungermannia calcicola
Jungermannia calcicola can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Jungermannia calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungermannia calcicola?
Jungermannia calcicola
What is the common name of Jungermannia calcicola?
Calcicola liverwort
What type of plant is Jungermannia calcicola?
Jungermannia calcicola is a type of liverwort
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: 100444235: Based on data supplied by Bryonames