Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
lindenbergiana
ID:
1196764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Corda ex Nees) Lindb. ex Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Musci Scand. 1 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196102



Common Names

  • Asterella lindenbergiana
  • Lindenberg's Asterella
  • Lindenberg's Aste-Bell


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Description

Asterella lindenbergiana (also called 'Lindenberg's 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 lindenbergiana 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 lindenbergiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterella lindenbergiana 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 lindenbergiana

Asterella lindenbergiana can be found in North America and Europe.

Asterella lindenbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterella lindenbergiana?

Asterella lindenbergiana

What type of plant is Asterella lindenbergiana?

A liverwort

Where is Asterella lindenbergiana 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
August Carl Joseph Corda (1808-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corda' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184713: Based on data supplied by Bryonames