Gongylanthus ericetorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericetorum
ID:
1199570
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raddi) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Naturgesch. Eur. Leberm. 2: 407 1836
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198908
Common Names
- Gongylanthus ericetorum
- Ericetorum Gongylanthus Moss
- Ericetorum Gongylanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gongylanthus ericetorum (also called 'Ericetorum Gongylanthus', among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, typically in humid and shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylanthus ericetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongylanthus ericetorum has small, yellowish-green flowers, each with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Gongylanthus ericetorum can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the rhizomes or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Gongylanthus ericetorum
Gongylanthus ericetorum can be found in the western Pacific Ocean.
Species in the Gongylanthus genus
Species in the Southbyaceae family
Gongylanthus liebmannianus, Gongylanthus ericetorum, Gongylanthus oniscoides, Gongylanthus himalayensis, Gongylanthus muelleri, Gongylanthus granatensis, Gongylanthus limbatus, Gongylanthus renifolius, Gongylanthus dusenii, Gongylanthus javanicus, Gongylanthus richardsii, Southbya tophacea, Southbya nigrella, Southbya organensis, Southbya gollanii,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189289: Based on data supplied by Bryonames