Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W. Arnell
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 61: 140 1958
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198110
Common Names
- Asterella dominicensis
- Dominicensis Liverwort
- Dominicensis Leafy Liverwort
Description
Asterella dominicensis (also called Dominican Asterella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Asterellaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green thalloid liverwort, with a thallus of up to 2 cm in length. It is native to the Caribbean, and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Asterella dominicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asterella dominicensis is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asterella dominicensis is a perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores and can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Asterella dominicensis
Asterella dominicensis can be found in the Dominican Republic.
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,