Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
stellatum
ID:
1198315

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 243 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197653

Common Names

  • Anastrophyllum stellatum
  • Starred Anastrophyllum
  • Starred Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Anastrophyllum stellatum (also called Anastrophyllum stellatum, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species, native to the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anastrophyllum stellatum is a species of liverwort that can be used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums, as well as a food source for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastrophyllum stellatum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastrophyllum stellatum can be propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, and the plants should be kept moist at all times. The plants can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium, and should be fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Anastrophyllum stellatum

Anastrophyllum stellatum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.

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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187244: Based on data supplied by Bryonames