Gackstroemia magellanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
1199829
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Lombardo Sci., Ser. 3, Cl. Sci. Mat. 4: 397 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199167
Common Names
- Gackstroemia magellanica
- Magellan Gackstroemia
- Gackstroemia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gackstroemia magellanica (also called Magellan's Gackstroemia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Porellaceae. It is found in South America, particularly in the Magellan region. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, and is found on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Gackstroemia magellanica 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 magellanica 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 magellanica 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 magellanica
Gackstroemia magellanica can be found in the Magellanic region of South America.
Gackstroemia magellanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gackstroemia magellanica?
Gackstroemia magellanica
What is the common name of Gackstroemia magellanica?
None
What is the habitat of Gackstroemia magellanica?
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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189613: Based on data supplied by Bryonames