Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 30: 16 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210790
Common Names
- Gackstroemia schwabei
- Schwabe's Gackstroemia
- Schwabe's Liverwort
Uses & Benefits
Gackstroemia schwabei is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gackstroemia schwabei 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 schwabei 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 schwabei
Gackstroemia schwabei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Gackstroemia schwabei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gackstroemia schwabei?
Gackstroemia schwabei
What type of plant is Gackstroemia schwabei?
Moss
Where is Gackstroemia schwabei 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,