Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Histoire des Plantes de Dauphiné. ...... 3(2): 923. 1789
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009941
Common Names
- Cordata Leafwort
- Cordata Jungermannia
- Jungermannia cordata
Description
Jungermannia cordata (also called Heart-Leaf Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, flat, leafy liverwort with a single row of lobes. It grows in moist, shady places, often in mossy forests and on rocks. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Jungermannia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jungermannia cordata has a small, yellow flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungermannia cordata is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. The thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady area. Spores should be sown on a moist, shady surface and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Jungermannia cordata
Jungermannia cordata is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Jungermannia cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungermannia cordata?
Jungermannia cordata
What is the common name of Jungermannia cordata?
Heart-leaved Scale-moss
What is the habitat of Jungermannia cordata?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.
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,