Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
hexagona
ID:
1210864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Hist. Musc. Hepat. Prodr. 18 1814

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210202

Common Names

  • Jungermannia hexagona
  • Hexagonal Liverwort
  • Hexagonal Leafy Liverwort

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Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia hexagona is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia hexagona has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, yellowish-brown, globose capsules containing numerous small, yellowish-brown, globose seeds. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, undivided leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia hexagona is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in dense mats. It is best propagated by division of the mats, which can be done in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun.

Where to Find Jungermannia hexagona

Jungermannia hexagona can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212043: Based on data supplied by Bryonames