Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 30: 17 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210791
Common Names
- Gackstroemia ljungneri
- Ljungner's Gackstroemia
- Ljungner's Liverwort
Uses & Benefits
Gackstroemia ljungneri is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gackstroemia ljungneri has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gackstroemia ljungneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. When growing from seed, it is important to keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating from cuttings, it is important to keep the cuttings moist and provide plenty of indirect light. Once the plants are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Gackstroemia ljungneri
Gackstroemia ljungneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Gackstroemia ljungneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gackstroemia ljungneri?
Gackstroemia ljungneri
What type of plant is Gackstroemia ljungneri?
Moss
Where is Gackstroemia ljungneri found?
Australia
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,