Status:
valid
Authors:
Krémer
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Monographie des Hépatiques de la Moselle: 25. 1837
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010004
Common Names
- Holandriana Leafwort
- Holandriana Jungermannia
- Jungermannia holandriana
Description
Jungermannia holandriana (also called Holandriana, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is a small, green, thallose plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Jungermannia holandriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some animals and as a soil stabilizer in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jungermannia holandriana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungermannia holandriana can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment, with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant prefers an acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse, as it is sensitive to drought and frost.
Where to Find Jungermannia holandriana
Jungermannia holandriana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Jungermannia holandriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungermannia holandriana?
Jungermannia holandriana
What is the common name of Jungermannia holandriana?
Holandriana
What is the natural habitat of Jungermannia holandriana?
Rocky shores and shallow waters
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,