Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
incerta
ID:
1205599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 7: 344 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204937

Common Names

  • Jungermannia incerta
  • Liverwort
  • Forked-leaf Liverwort

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Description

Jungermannia incerta (also called Uncertain Jungermannia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Jungermanniaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a flat, leafy thallus. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia incerta is used in landscaping and ornamental gardening. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and is known to be drought tolerant. It is also used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jungermannia incerta is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia incerta can be propagated through division of the plant or by spores. It prefers a moist, shaded environment and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Jungermannia incerta

Jungermannia incerta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Jungermannia incerta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia incerta?

Jungermannia incerta

What type of plant is Jungermannia incerta?

A liverwort

Where can Jungermannia incerta be found?

It can be found in moist and shady places in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, 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

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205059: Based on data supplied by Bryonames