Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
konstantinovae
ID:
1036299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakalin & Vilnet

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 18: 161 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035637

Common Names

  • Jungermannia konstantinovae
  • Konstantinov's Jungermannia
  • Konstantinov's Fern

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Description

Jungermannia konstantinovae (also called 'Konstantinov's Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted liverwort with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia konstantinovae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jungermannia konstantinovae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia konstantinovae is a small, tufted moss native to Europe. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, humid location. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Jungermannia konstantinovae

Jungermannia konstantinovae is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Anna A. Vilnet (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vilnet' in the authors string.
Vadim A. Bakalin (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakalin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100355687: Based on data supplied by Bryonames