Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
georgiensis
ID:
1208100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) R.M. Schust. & J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 78: 518 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207438



Common Names

  • Evansianthus georgiensis
  • Evansianthus
  • Georgiensis


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Description

Evansianthus georgiensis (also called Georgia Thread-moss, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort. It is native to the United States, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and forest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Evansianthus georgiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Evansianthus georgiensis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Evansianthus georgiensis can be propagated by spores or by division. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Evansianthus georgiensis

Evansianthus georgiensis can be found in the Caucasus region.

Species in the Evansianthus genus

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208308: Based on data supplied by Bryonames