Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
preussii
ID:
1532525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schiffn.) M. Howe

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 25(4): 191. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016849

Common Names

  • Asterella preussii
  • Preussii Asterella
  • Preussii Moss

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Description

Asterella preussii (also called 'Preuss's Asterella' and 'Preuss's Star-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a slender stem, lance-shaped leaves, and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asterella preussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asterella preussii is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with a short stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterella preussii is a perennial succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep it in a bright, sunny spot. Water the cutting regularly and it should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Asterella preussii

Asterella preussii can be found in India.

Asterella preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella preussii?

Asterella preussii

Where is Asterella preussii found?

Asterella preussii is found in the western United States and Mexico.

What type of plant is Asterella preussii?

Asterella preussii is a species of 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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100461705: Based on data supplied by Bryonames