Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Genus:
Species:
difformis
ID:
1206732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 33: 228 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206070

Common Names

  • Jensenia difformis
  • Misshapen Jensenia
  • Jensenia Moss

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Description

Jensenia difformis (also called Jensenia difformis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jenseniaceae. It is a small, thallose liverwort with a creeping, branching habit and a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jensenia difformis is a species of plant in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jensenia difformis is a small, yellowish-green, bisexual flower. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jensenia difformis can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic (pH of 5-6) and to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Jensenia difformis

Jensenia difformis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206508: Based on data supplied by Bryonames