Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) S.W. Arnell
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Hepat. S. Africa 62 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199004
Common Names
- Asterella wilmsii
- Wilms' Asterella
- Wilms' Liverwort
Description
Asterella wilmsii (also called Wilms' star moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a thallus that is up to 1 cm long, and is usually light green in color. It is found in humid forests, and on the bark of trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Asterella wilmsii is a species of moss that is used in horticulture to create a soft, green carpet. It is also used to create a natural habitat for small animals and insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asterella wilmsii has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asterella wilmsii is a small, terrestrial liverwort species that is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate in the home garden. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Asterella wilmsii
Asterella wilmsii is found in Angola.
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,