Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
organensis
ID:
1213074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 25: 53 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212412



Common Names

  • Southbya organensis
  • Organensis Moss
  • Southby's Moss


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Description

Southbya organensis (also called Organen's Southbya, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Southbyaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Southbya organensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Southbya organensis has small, white flowers, with a single, small, white seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, small, white leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Southbya organensis is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.

Where to Find Southbya organensis

Southbya organensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214970: Based on data supplied by Bryonames