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
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.
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,