Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
1532495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) H. Buch, A. Evans & Verd.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Annales Bryologici. 10: 8. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016823

Common Names

  • Asterella caucasica
  • Caucasica Asterella
  • Caucasica Moss

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Description

Asterella caucasica (also called Caucasian Asterella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Caucasus region. It has a yellow-green color and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asterella caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as in the study of plant anatomy and physiology.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterella caucasica has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterella caucasica is a terrestrial moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers moist, shady environments. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can also be propagated by cuttings, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant.

Where to Find Asterella caucasica

Asterella caucasica can be found in the Caucasus region.

Asterella caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella caucasica?

Asterella caucasica

What type of plant is Asterella caucasica?

Fern

Where is Asterella caucasica found?

Caucasus Mountains

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100461698: Based on data supplied by Bryonames