Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Genus:
Species:
crassifrons
ID:
1213860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) S. Schuette & Stotler

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 97: 300 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213198

Common Names

  • Jensenia crassifrons
  • Crassifrons Jensenia
  • Crassifrons Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Jensenia crassifrons (also called Thick-leaved Jensenia, among many other common names) is a small, moss-like plant that grows in tufts. It is native to the alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jensenia crassifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jensenia crassifrons has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jensenia crassifrons can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Jensenia crassifrons

Jensenia crassifrons can be found in moist, shady forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Jensenia crassifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jensenia crassifrons?

Jensenia crassifrons

What is the common name of Jensenia crassifrons?

Crassifrons

What type of plant is Jensenia crassifrons?

Moss

Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family

Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,

References

Raymond Stotler (1940-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stotler' in the authors string.
Scott William Schuette (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schuette' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215948: Based on data supplied by Bryonames