Asterella saccata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saccata
ID:
1196766
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wahlenb.) A. Evans
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 276 1920
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196104
Common Names
- Asterella saccata
- Saccata Asterella
- Saccata Moss
- Saccata Leaf Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asterella saccata (also called 'Sac-shaped 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 saccata 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 saccata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asterella saccata 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 saccata
Asterella saccata can be found in North America and Europe.
Asterella saccata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asterella saccata?
Asterella saccata
What type of plant is Asterella saccata?
A liverwort
Where is Asterella saccata 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
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184715: Based on data supplied by Bryonames