Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
quadridigitata
ID:
1207922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 314 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207260

Common Names

  • Four-fingered Leafy Liverwort
  • Jungermannia quadridigitata
  • Four-fingered Liverwort

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Description

Jungermannia quadridigitata (also called Common Four-Fingered 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-fingered thalli. It grows in moist, shady places, often in mossy forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jungermannia quadridigitata 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 quadridigitata 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 quadridigitata 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 quadridigitata

Jungermannia quadridigitata can be found in the Neotropics.

Jungermannia quadridigitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungermannia quadridigitata?

Jungermannia quadridigitata

What is the common name of Jungermannia quadridigitata?

Four-Fingered Leafy Liverwort

What is the size of Jungermannia quadridigitata?

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

William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208113: Based on data supplied by Bryonames