Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
capensis
ID:
1200374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.W. Arnell) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 78: 123 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199712



Common Names

  • Gymnocoleopsis capensis
  • Cape Gymnocoleopsis
  • Cape Fork Moss


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Description

Gymnocoleopsis capensis (also called Cape threadwort, among many other common names) is a small, thallose liverwort found in South Africa. It has a yellow-green color with small, rounded lobes. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocoleopsis capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocoleopsis capensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocoleopsis capensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Gymnocoleopsis capensis

Gymnocoleopsis capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Gymnocoleopsis 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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190290: Based on data supplied by Bryonames