Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 32: 26 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204409
Common Names
- Aneura squarrosa
- Squarrose Aneura
- Squarrosa Aneura
Description
Aneura squarrosa (also called 'Squarrose Moss', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aneura squarrosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aneura squarrosa has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aneura squarrosa can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. The plant prefers a sandy or loamy soil with plenty of organic matter. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Aneura squarrosa
Aneura squarrosa can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Aneura squarrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aneura squarrosa?
Aneura squarrosa
What is the common name of Aneura squarrosa?
Squarrose Liverwort
What is the distribution of Aneura squarrosa?
Found in North America
Species in the Aneura genus
Aneura pinguis,
Aneura ledermannii,
Aneura marianensis,
Aneura crateriformis,
Aneura latissima,
Aneura macrostachya,
Aneura novaecaledoniae,
Aneura sharpii,
Aneura brasiliensis,
Aneura maxima,
Aneura blasioides,
Aneura eskuchei,
Aneura singalangana,
Aneura gemmifera,
Aneura hirsuta,
Aneura subcanaliculata,
Aneura keniae,
Aneura vincentina,
Aneura giangena,
Aneura gibbsiana,
Aneura gigantea,
Aneura glaucescens,
Aneura goebeliana,
Aneura husteinii,
Aneura imbricata,
Aneura intermedia,
Aneura kaguensis,
Aneura latemultifida,
Aneura mirabilis,
Aneura novaguineensis,
Aneura nymanii,
Aneura pellucida,
Aneura amboinensis,
Aneura augustae,
Aneura polyantha,
Aneura biflora,
Aneura puiggarii,
Aneura breutelii,
Aneura brevifolia,
Aneura punctata,
Aneura brevissima,
Aneura cerebrata,
Aneura rodwayi,
Aneura roraimensis,
Aneura rotangicola,
Aneura serrulata,
Aneura crinita,
Aneura squarrosa,
Aneura crumii,
Aneura densa,
Species in the Aneuraceae family
Acrostolia alata,
Aneura pinguis,
Aneura ledermannii,
Aneura marianensis,
Aneura crateriformis,
Aneura latissima,
Aneura macrostachya,
Aneura novaecaledoniae,
Aneura sharpii,
Aneura brasiliensis,
Aneura maxima,
Aneura blasioides,
Aneura eskuchei,
Aneura singalangana,
Aneura gemmifera,
Aneura hirsuta,
Aneura subcanaliculata,
Aneura keniae,
Aneura vincentina,
Aneura giangena,
Aneura gibbsiana,
Aneura gigantea,
Aneura glaucescens,
Aneura goebeliana,
Aneura husteinii,
Aneura imbricata,
Aneura intermedia,
Aneura kaguensis,
Aneura latemultifida,
Aneura mirabilis,
Aneura novaguineensis,
Aneura nymanii,
Aneura pellucida,
Aneura amboinensis,
Aneura augustae,
Aneura polyantha,
Aneura biflora,
Aneura puiggarii,
Aneura breutelii,
Aneura brevifolia,
Aneura punctata,
Aneura brevissima,
Aneura cerebrata,
Aneura rodwayi,
Aneura roraimensis,
Aneura rotangicola,
Aneura serrulata,
Aneura crinita,
Aneura squarrosa,
Aneura crumii,