Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
syngenesica
ID:
1209625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 2: 230 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208963

Common Names

  • Asterella syngenesica
  • Syngenesic Asterella
  • Syngenesic Liverwort

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Description

Asterella syngenesica (also called Asterella syngenesica, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical regions of the world. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a flattened thallus. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asterella syngenesica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of natural dyes and as a food source for certain species of insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterella syngenesica has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Where to Find Asterella syngenesica

Asterella syngenesica is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Asterella syngenesica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella syngenesica?

Asterella syngenesica

What is the common name of Asterella syngenesica?

Syngenesic Asterella

What is the habitat of Asterella syngenesica?

Asterella syngenesica is found in humid tropical and subtropical forests, usually on tree trunks and branches

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

Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' 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: 35210129: Based on data supplied by Bryonames