Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
1212249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.B. Jack & Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211587

Common Names

  • Jensenia wallisii
  • Wallis' Jensenia
  • Wallis' Liverwort

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Description

Jensenia wallisii (also called Wallis' Jensenia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is found in South America and is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is composed of many small, lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Jensenia wallisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jensenia wallisii flowers are small and inconspicuous, with no petals or sepals. The seeds are tiny and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jensenia wallisii is a small, perennial, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium, such as a mixture of peat and sand, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully separating the thallus into smaller pieces and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Jensenia wallisii

Jensenia wallisii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Jensenia wallisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jensenia wallisii?

Jensenia wallisii

What type of plant is Jensenia wallisii?

A liverwort

What is the common name of Jensenia wallisii?

Wallis' Jensenia

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
Joseph Bernard (Josef Bernhard) Jack (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Jack' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213966: Based on data supplied by Bryonames