Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 37 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202259
Common Names
- Gollanii Southbya
- Gollanii Southbya Leafy Liverwort
- Gollanii Southbya Shield-moss
Description
Southbya gollanii (also called Gollan's Southbya, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Southbya gollanii is a species of liverwort that is used in horticulture as a decorative plant for aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to help filter out pollutants from water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Southbya gollanii has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Southbya gollanii
Southbya gollanii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.
Species in the Southbya genus
Species in the Southbyaceae family
Gongylanthus liebmannianus,
Gongylanthus ericetorum,
Gongylanthus oniscoides,
Gongylanthus himalayensis,
Gongylanthus muelleri,
Gongylanthus granatensis,
Gongylanthus limbatus,
Gongylanthus renifolius,
Gongylanthus dusenii,
Gongylanthus javanicus,
Gongylanthus richardsii,
Southbya tophacea,
Southbya nigrella,
Southbya organensis,
Southbya gollanii,