Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
guangdongii
ID:
1207334

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J. Lin & Piippo

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bryobrothera 1: 206. f. 2 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206672



Common Names

  • Herbertus guangdongii
  • Guangdong's Herbertus
  • Herbertus guangdongii Moss


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Description

Herbertus guangdongii (also called Guangdongii Herbertus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of two rows of lateral lobes. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and wet mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus guangdongii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus guangdongii has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus guangdongii can be propagated by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to use a soil mix that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Herbertus guangdongii

Herbertus guangdongii is found in moist forests in the southern hemisphere, including Australia and New Zealand.

Species in the Herbertus genus

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,

Species in the Herbertaceae family

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,

References

Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
Pan(g) Juan Lin (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Lin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207345: Based on data supplied by Bryonames