Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindenb. & Gottsche) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 133: 65 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202555
Common Names
- Spinosa Jensenia
- Spinosa Liverwort
- Spinosa Leafy Liverwort
Description
Jensenia spinosa (also called 'Spiny Jensenia', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial liverwort with a flattened, ribbon-like thallus. It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found growing on rocks and soil in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jensenia spinosa is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jensenia spinosa has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth segment. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jensenia spinosa can be propagated by spores or gemmae. It prefers moist, shaded habitats and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a mixture of peat and sand. It should be kept in a humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Jensenia spinosa
Jensenia spinosa can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Jensenia spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jensenia spinosa?
Jensenia spinosa
What type of plant is Jensenia spinosa?
Leafy liverwort
Where is Jensenia spinosa found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Jensenia genus
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,