Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Species:
schwabei
ID:
1211452

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

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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.

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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

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' 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: 35212764: Based on data supplied by Bryonames