Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Genus:
Species:
connivens
ID:
1209848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209186

Common Names

  • Jensenia connivens
  • Connivens Liverwort
  • Connivens Jensenia
  • Connivens Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Jensenia connivens (also called Jensenia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is usually divided into two rows of lobes. It is native to Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Jensenia connivens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jensenia connivens has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals that are usually arranged in a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jensenia connivens is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Jensenia connivens

Jensenia connivens is found in New Zealand.

Jensenia connivens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jensenia connivens?

Jensenia connivens

What is the common name of Jensenia connivens?

Connivens

What is the habitat of Jensenia connivens?

It is found in humid montane forests in Mexico and Central 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

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' 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: 35210510: Based on data supplied by Bryonames