Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gottsche) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Explor. Hydrobiol. Bassin Lac Bangweolo Luapula Résultats Sci. 8(1): 170 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212978
Common Names
- Asterella abyssinica
- Abyssinica Asterella
- Abyssinica Moss
Description
Asterella abyssinica (also called 'Abyssinian Asterella', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small, dark green species with a flattened, fan-shaped growth form. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asterella abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asterella abyssinica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asterella abyssinica is propagated through spores. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Asterella abyssinica
Asterella abyssinica can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Asterella abyssinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asterella abyssinica?
Asterella abyssinica
What is the common name of Asterella abyssinica?
Abyssinian Asterella
Where is Asterella abyssinica found?
It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Species in the Aytoniaceae family
Asterella bolanderi,
Asterella californica,
Asterella elegans,
Asterella lindenbergiana,
Asterella palmeri,
Asterella saccata,
Asterella tenella,
Asterella echinella,
Asterella venosa,
Asterella muscicola,
Asterella bachmannii,
Asterella marginata,
Asterella wilmsii,
Asterella limbata,
Asterella macropoda,
Asterella khasiana,
Asterella wallichiana,
Asterella persica,
Asterella dognyensis,
Asterella dioica,
Asterella heteroflora,
Asterella longebarbata,
Asterella tenerrima,
Asterella chilensis,
Asterella australis,
Asterella grollei,
Asterella drummondii,
Asterella leptophylla,
Asterella cruciata,
Asterella blumeana,
Asterella mussuriensis,
Asterella africana,
Asterella dissoluta,
Asterella multiflora,
Asterella pappii,
Asterella syngenesica,
Asterella tenera,
Asterella tasmanica,
Asterella setisquama,
Asterella conocephala,
Asterella whiteleggeana,
Asterella muelleri,
Asterella alpina,
Asterella abyssinica,
Asterella linearis,
Asterella caucasica,
Asterella dominicensis,
Asterella innovans,
Asterella lateralis,
Asterella preussii,