Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
liebmannianus
ID:
1198214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindenb. & Gottsche) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197552



Common Names

  • Gongylanthus liebmannianus
  • Liebmann's Gongylanthus
  • Liebmann's Moss


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Description

Gongylanthus liebmannianus (also called Liebmann's Gongylanthus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Gongylanthaceae. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort with a creeping stem and a flattened, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gongylanthus liebmannianus is used as a ground cover in rock gardens, and is drought tolerant. It can also be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongylanthus liebmannianus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Gongylanthus liebmannianus

Gongylanthus liebmannianus is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

References

Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187109: Based on data supplied by Bryonames