Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
dusenii
ID:
1524660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 3: 41. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010342



Common Names

  • Gongylanthus dusenii
  • Gongylanthus dusenia
  • Gongylanthus dusenia var. dusenia


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Description

Gongylanthus dusenii (also called 'Dusenii's liverwort' and 'Dusenii's moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a yellow-green color and is usually found in moist, shady areas. It is most commonly found in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gongylanthus dusenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongylanthus dusenii has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongylanthus dusenii is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in this situation. The plant can be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Gongylanthus dusenii

Gongylanthus dusenii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

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Asteraceae

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100407526: Based on data supplied by Bryonames