Gackstroemia patagonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1208038
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 30: 14 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207376
Common Names
- Patagonian Gackstroemia
- Gackstroemia
- Gackstroemia patagonica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gackstroemia patagonica (also called Patagonian Gackstroemia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania. It is a small, bright green, tufted liverwort with a creeping stem. It is found in moist, shady, sheltered places such as rock crevices, tree bases, and on logs.
Uses & Benefits
Gackstroemia patagonica is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, and can also be used as a food source for certain species of fish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gackstroemia patagonica is small and yellow, with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gackstroemia patagonica is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gackstroemia patagonica
Gackstroemia patagonica can be found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Gackstroemia patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gackstroemia patagonica?
Gackstroemia patagonica
What is the family of Gackstroemia patagonica?
Gackstroemiaceae
What is the distribution of Gackstroemia patagonica?
It is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
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
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: 35208244: Based on data supplied by Bryonames