Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hattorii
ID:
1210431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udar & Vir. Nath

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol. 8: 49. f. 1–2 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209769



Common Names

  • Jubula
  • Jubula Hattorii
  • Liverwort


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Description

Jubula hattorii (also called Hattori's Jubula, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jubulaceae. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jubula hattorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jubula hattorii var. muthukuzhiana A.E.D. Daniels & P. Daniel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jubula hattorii is small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, brown, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jubula hattorii is a small, terrestrial liverwort that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shade-loving plant and prefers moist, humus-rich soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Jubula hattorii

Jubula hattorii can be found in Japan.

References

V. Nath: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Nath' in the authors string.
Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211421: Based on data supplied by Bryonames