Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
1205071

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

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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.

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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,