Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1196765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Underw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 20: 63 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196103

Common Names

  • Asterella palmeri
  • Palmeri Asterella
  • Palmeri Moss
  • Palmeri Leaf Moss

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Description

Asterella palmeri (also called 'Palmer's Asterella', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green liverwort that grows in tufts and forms mats. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grassy areas. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Asterella palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asterella palmeri is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterella palmeri can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Asterella palmeri

Asterella palmeri can be found in North America and Europe.

Asterella palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella palmeri?

Asterella palmeri

What type of plant is Asterella palmeri?

A liverwort

Where is Asterella palmeri found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

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

Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184714: Based on data supplied by Bryonames