Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
1213640

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

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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.

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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,

References

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215650: Based on data supplied by Bryonames