Gongylanthus limbatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limbatus
ID:
1209940
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Grolle & Váňa
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9: 198 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209278
Common Names
- Gongylanthus limbatus
- Limbatus Gongylanthus
- Limbate Gongylanthus
Searching for Gongylanthus limbatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gongylanthus limbatus (also called Limbate Gongylanthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort with a creeping thallus. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylanthus limbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of paper and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongylanthus limbatus has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded leaf.
Searching for Gongylanthus limbatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gongylanthus limbatus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. When propagating by division, separate the plant into several parts and replant them in a moist, well-draining soil. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores from the sporophyte and sow them on a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the spores germinate.
Where to Find Gongylanthus limbatus
Gongylanthus limbatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, especially in the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210612: Based on data supplied by Bryonames