Asterella tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1196767
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P. Beauv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat. 3: 258 1805
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196105
Common Names
- Asterella tenella
- Tenella Asterella
- Tenella Moss
- Tenella Leaf Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asterella tenella (also called 'Delicate 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 tenella 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 tenella 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 tenella 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 tenella
Asterella tenella can be found in North America and Europe.
Asterella tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asterella tenella?
Asterella tenella
What type of plant is Asterella tenella?
A liverwort
Where is Asterella tenella 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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184716: Based on data supplied by Bryonames