Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Species:
alpina
ID:
1210651

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 36: 349 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209989

Common Names

  • Gackstroemia Alpina
  • Alpina Moss
  • Alpina Liverwort

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Description

Gackstroemia alpina (also called Alpina Gackstroemia, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with a yellowish-green color. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gackstroemia alpina is a species of fern native to Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive fronds and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gackstroemia alpina has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two, long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gackstroemia alpina can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Gackstroemia alpina

Gackstroemia alpina can be found in Europe.

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211750: Based on data supplied by Bryonames