Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn. ex Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 3: 272. 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009830
Common Names
- Jackiella Ceylanica
- Ceylanica Jackiella
- Jackiella Ceylanicum
Description
Jackiella ceylanica (also called 'Ceylonese Thread-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Aploziaceae. It is a small, green, tufted moss with a slender, thread-like stem. It is native to Europe and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Jackiella ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jackiella ceylanica has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jackiella ceylanica is a small, perennial liverwort native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It can be propagated by division of the thallus, or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Jackiella ceylanica
Jackiella ceylanica is native to Sri Lanka.
Jackiella ceylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jackiella ceylanica?
Jackiella ceylanica
What is the common name of Jackiella ceylanica?
Ceylon liverwort
What is the habitat of Jackiella ceylanica?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist woods, on rocks, and on soil.
Species in the Jackiella genus
Species in the Jackiellaceae family