Status:
valid
Authors:
Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Khumbu Himal 1(4): 285. f. 7 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201592
Common Names
- Gongylanthus himalayensis
- Himalayan Gongylanthus
- Himalayan Leafy Liverwort
Uses & Benefits
Gongylanthus himalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongylanthus himalayensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylanthus himalayensis is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady, and sheltered habitats. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can also be propagated by spore sowing, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Gongylanthus himalayensis
Gongylanthus himalayensis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Gongylanthus genus
Gongylanthus liebmannianus,
Gongylanthus ericetorum,
Gongylanthus oniscoides,
Gongylanthus himalayensis,
Gongylanthus muelleri,
Gongylanthus granatensis,
Gongylanthus limbatus,
Gongylanthus renifolius,
Gongylanthus dusenii,
Gongylanthus javanicus,
Gongylanthus richardsii,
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,