Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
exigua
ID:
1208636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 1: 179 1843

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207974

Common Names

  • Jungermannia exigua
  • Exiguous Jungermannia
  • Exiguous Liverwort

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Description

Jungermannia exigua (also called Jungermannia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Jungermanniaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and is characterized by its small, green, and flat thalli.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia exigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia exigua has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single ovule in each ovary. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are short, with a single leaf.

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Where to Find Jungermannia exigua

Jungermannia exigua is native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

Jungermannia exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia exigua?

Jungermannia exigua

What type of plant is Jungermannia exigua?

Jungermannia exigua is a species of liverwort.

Where is Jungermannia exigua found?

Jungermannia exigua is found in the Philippines.

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208886: Based on data supplied by Bryonames