Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
polaris
ID:
1197051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 23: 560 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196389

Common Names

  • Jungermannia polaris
  • Polar Jungermannia
  • Arctic Jungermannia

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Description

Jungermannia polaris (also called Polar Jungermannia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen plant with a creeping stem and star-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia polaris is used in horticulture as a decorative plant for terrariums and vivariums, and is also used in the aquarium hobby as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungermannia polaris has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia polaris can be propagated by division or spore sowing. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several parts, each with a few leaves and some roots. The divisions should then be planted in a moist, well-draining soil. When propagating by spore sowing, the spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Jungermannia polaris

Jungermannia polaris can be found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Europe 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185307: Based on data supplied by Bryonames