Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
quadridentata
ID:
1207921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 8(1): 154 1788

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207259

Common Names

  • Four-toothed Forked Liverwort
  • Jungermannia quadridentata
  • Forked Liverwort

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Description

Jungermannia quadridentata (also called Common Four-Toothed Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It has a prostrate habit, with small, light green, four-toothed thalli. It grows in moist, shady places, often in mossy forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia quadridentata has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jungermannia quadridentata is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and star-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungermannia quadridentata is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is found in moist, shady places in woods, on rocks, and on walls. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, mossy medium and kept in a shaded, humid environment. The thallus should be divided into small pieces and placed on a moist, sterile, mossy medium. It should be kept in a shaded, humid environment.

Where to Find Jungermannia quadridentata

Jungermannia quadridentata can be found in the Neotropics.

Jungermannia quadridentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia quadridentata?

Jungermannia quadridentata

What is the common name of Jungermannia quadridentata?

Four-Toothed Leafy Liverwort

What is the size of Jungermannia quadridentata?

Up to 1 cm long

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

Franz Xaver von Wulfen (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wulfen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208111: Based on data supplied by Bryonames