Gottschelia maxima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
1211701
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 25: 6 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211039
Common Names
- Gottschelia maxima
- Maxima Cup-moss
- Maxima Cup-fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gottschelia maxima (also called 'Giant Gottschelia', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the tropical regions of South America and Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats. It has a bright green, glossy thallus with a lobed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Gottschelia maxima is a moss species that is commonly used in the aquarium hobby to provide a natural look to the tank. It is also used in terrariums and paludariums to provide a natural look and to provide a hiding place for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gottschelia maxima has small, yellowish-green flowers that are found in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, fleshy leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gottschelia maxima is a small, evergreen moss. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady location in humus-rich, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a container with a light, open, peat-based compost. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Gottschelia maxima
Gottschelia maxima can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Gottschelia maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gottschelia maxima?
Gottschelia maxima
What is the common name of Gottschelia maxima?
Greater Gottschelia
Where does Gottschelia maxima grow?
It grows in moist, shady places in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Gottschelia genus
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,
References
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: 35213086: Based on data supplied by Bryonames