Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 34: 51 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205211
Common Names
- Jungermannia uncifolia
- Uncifolia Jungermannia
- Hook-leaved Jungermannia
Description
Jungermannia uncifolia (also called Common Thread-Leaved-Moss, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Jungermannia uncifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jungermannia uncifolia has small, yellowish flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungermannia uncifolia is a small, perennial liverwort native to North America. It is found in moist, shady areas and is easy to cultivate. Propagation is done by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. The plant should be kept moist and in a shady area.
Where to Find Jungermannia uncifolia
Jungermannia uncifolia can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate climates, including 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,