Southbya nigrella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrella
ID:
1208254
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Not.) Henriq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 4: 244 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207592
Common Names
- Southbya nigrella
- Black-eyed Susan
- Black-eyed Susan Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Southbya nigrella (also called the black southbya, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thalloid habit and is typically found in damp, shady places, such as moist woodlands and shaded rocks. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Southbya nigrella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Southbya nigrella is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Southbya nigrella is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area in the garden.
Where to Find Southbya nigrella
Southbya nigrella is native to the temperate and boreal regions of Europe, including Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
Species in the Southbya 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
Júlio Augusto Henriques (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henriq.' in the authors string.
Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208468: Based on data supplied by Bryonames