Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
squarrosum
ID:
1201527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol. 5: 72 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200865

Common Names

  • Anastrophyllum squarrosum
  • Squarrosum Anastrophyllum
  • Anastrophyllum Moss

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Description

Anastrophyllum squarrosum (also called Squarrose Anastrophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a distinctively shaped leaf. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anastrophyllum squarrosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative element in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Anastrophyllum squarrosum has a single flower with a single perianth of four tepals. Seed: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastrophyllum squarrosum is a species of liverwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in shady, moist habitats. It can be propagated by spores, which are released in the spring. The spores should be sown on a moist, nutrient-rich substrate and kept in a cool, shaded area. The plants can also be propagated by division of the cushion-forming mats.

Where to Find Anastrophyllum squarrosum

Anastrophyllum squarrosum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Anastrophyllum squarrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastrophyllum squarrosum?

Anastrophyllum squarrosum

What is the common name of Anastrophyllum squarrosum?

Squarrose Anastrophyllum

What is the habitat of Anastrophyllum squarrosum?

Squarrose Anastrophyllum is found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191799: Based on data supplied by Bryonames