Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
minima
ID:
1524236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Flora Carniolica, Editio Secunda. 2: 350. 1772

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010048

Common Names

  • Minima liverwort
  • Minima leafy liverwort
  • Jungermann's liverwort

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Description

Jungermannia minima (also called Minima liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green, cushion-forming plant with a small, rounded thallus. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia minima has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia minima can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Jungermannia minima

Jungermannia minima is found in moist habitats 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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456262: Based on data supplied by Bryonames