Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
digitata
ID:
1524101

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.W. Meissn. ex Spreng.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Systema Vegetabilium, editio decima sexta. 4(2): 326. 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009956

Common Names

  • Jungermannia digitata
  • Digitata Liverwort
  • Digitata Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Jungermannia digitata (also called Fingerwort, 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 digitata 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 digitata has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are round and black. Its seedlings are yellow-green and have two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia digitata can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can survive in temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Jungermannia digitata

Jungermannia digitata is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Jungermannia digitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia digitata?

Jungermannia digitata

What is the common name of Jungermannia digitata?

Finger-leaved Scale-moss

What is the habitat of Jungermannia digitata?

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,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456688: Based on data supplied by Bryonames