Gackstroemia hariotiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hariotiana
ID:
1199826
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch. & C. Massal.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 30: 12 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199164
Common Names
- Gackstroemia hariotiana
- Hariot's Gackstroemia
- Gackstroemia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gackstroemia hariotiana (also called Hariot's Gackstroemia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Porellaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, and is found on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Gackstroemia hariotiana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gackstroemia hariotiana has small, white flowers that are clustered in terminal spikes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gackstroemia hariotiana is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers full sun or partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Gackstroemia hariotiana
Gackstroemia hariotiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Gackstroemia hariotiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gackstroemia hariotiana?
Gackstroemia hariotiana
What is the common name of Gackstroemia hariotiana?
None
What is the habitat of Gackstroemia hariotiana?
It is found in shallow water on rocks and stones
Species in the Gackstroemia genus
Species in the Lepidolaenaceae family
Gackstroemia hariotiana, Gackstroemia magellanica, Gackstroemia patagonica, Gackstroemia alpina, Gackstroemia schwabei, Gackstroemia ljungneri, Gackstroemia weindorferi, Gackstroemia decipiens, Gackstroemia novaezelandiae, Lepidogyna menziesii, Lepidogyna hodgsoniae, Lepidolaena brachyclada, Lepidolaena clavigera, Lepidolaena palpebrifolia, Lepidolaena reticulata, Lepidolaena taylorii, Lepidolaena berggrenii, Lepidolaena novaezelandiae,
References
Caro Benigno Massalongo (1852-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Massal.' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' 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: 35189610: Based on data supplied by Bryonames