Anastrophyllum obtusum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusum
ID:
1201463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Trans. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 1: 285 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200801
Common Names
- Obtusum's Star Moss
- Star Moss
- Anastrophyllum obtusum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anastrophyllum obtusum (also called Obtuse Anastrophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, leafy liverwort. It is native to Europe and North America, and is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anastrophyllum obtusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscaping plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anastrophyllum obtusum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anastrophyllum obtusum is a species of liverwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in shady, moist habitats. It can be propagated by spores, which are released in the spring. The spores should be sown on a moist, nutrient-rich substrate and kept in a cool, shaded area. The plants can also be propagated by division of the cushion-forming mats.
Where to Find Anastrophyllum obtusum
Anastrophyllum obtusum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, and Balkan Mountains.
Anastrophyllum obtusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anastrophyllum obtusum?
Anastrophyllum obtusum
What is the common name of Anastrophyllum obtusum?
Blunt Liverwort
Where is Anastrophyllum obtusum found?
Anastrophyllum obtusum is found in Europe, North America, and Asia
Species in the Anastrophyllum genus
Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,
References
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191717: Based on data supplied by Bryonames