Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
1204360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) H.A. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 319 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203698

Common Names

  • Asterella dioica
  • Dioecious Asterella
  • Dioecious Star-Moss

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Description

Asterella dioica (also called Dioecious Asterella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant native to the Himalayan region. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow-green capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Asterella dioica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterella dioica has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterella dioica is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It is best grown in moist, shady environments with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Asterella dioica

Asterella dioica can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Asterella dioica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella dioica?

Asterella dioica

What is the common name of Asterella dioica?

Two-Fruited Star-Moss

What type of plant is Asterella dioica?

Moss

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

Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203235: Based on data supplied by Bryonames