Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
dissoluta
ID:
1207218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 38: 237 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206556

Common Names

  • Dissoluta Asterella
  • Asterella dissoluta
  • Dissoluta Shieldfern

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Description

Asterella dissoluta (also called the Dissolving Asterella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often growing on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Asterella dissoluta is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterella dissoluta has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterella dissoluta is a terrestrial species that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant should be kept in a cool, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It is also important to ensure that the soil is not too wet or too dry.

Where to Find Asterella dissoluta

Asterella dissoluta can be found in Europe, from the Netherlands to the Mediterranean region.

Asterella dissoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella dissoluta?

Asterella dissoluta

What is the common name of Asterella dissoluta?

Dissolved Asterella

What type of plant is Asterella dissoluta?

A liverwort

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

Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' 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: 35207195: Based on data supplied by Bryonames