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
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.
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.
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,