Jungermanniaceae

Jungermanniaceae is the namesake family of leafy liverworts. It is a group of small plants that are widely distributed. Several genera formerly included within the family are now classified in the Myliaceae or Solenostomataceae.

Jungermanniaceae
Jungermannia hyalina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Marchantiophyta
Class: Jungermanniopsida
Order: Jungermanniales
Family: Jungermanniaceae
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Most of the species of this family are found in temperate regions.

The main characteristics of the family:

  • The leaves are succubous.
  • The leaves are unlobed and never decurrent along the stem.
  • Perianth is terminal on the leading shoot.
  • Rhizoids are scattered along the stem.

Family description

When the plants branch, the branches do not grow from the underside of the stem. The leaves are unlobed and have a smooth edge, and the underlobes are vestigial or absent. The rhizoids are scattered along the underside of the stem, and not restricted to specific patches near the underleaves.

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See also

References
  • "Jungermanniaceae — The Plant List". Retrieved 13 June 2015.


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