Asperifolia sullivantii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sullivantii
ID:
1523415
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Austin) A.V. Troitsky, Bakalin & Maltseva
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Plants. 11(7, 983): 35. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009472
Common Names
- Asperifolia sullivantii
- Sullivantii Asperifolia
- Sullivantii Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asperifolia sullivantii (also called Sullivant's Asperifolia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, and is characterized by its light green, glossy, and asperifolia thallus. It grows in damp, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Asperifolia sullivantii is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperifolia sullivantii has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with a single leaf at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asperifolia sullivantii is a small, terrestrial species of liverwort native to Europe and North America. It is a low-growing plant that prefers moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a cool, shady spot. The spores will germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Asperifolia sullivantii
Asperifolia sullivantii is native to North America and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Asperifolia sullivantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperifolia sullivantii?
Asperifolia sullivantii
What is the common name of Asperifolia sullivantii?
Sullivant's Asperifolia
What is the natural habitat of Asperifolia sullivantii?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in the eastern United States
Species in the Asperifolia genus
Species in the Calypogeiaceae family
Calypogeia fissa, Calypogeia integristipula, Calypogeia muelleriana, Calypogeia neesiana, Calypogeia peruviana, Calypogeia sphagnicola, Calypogeia suecica, Calypogeia subintegra, Calypogeia laxa, Calypogeia tenax, Calypogeia leptoloma, Calypogeia rhombifolia, Calypogeia goebelii, Calypogeia bidentula, Calypogeia longifolia, Calypogeia azurea, Calypogeia granulata, Calypogeia annabonensis, Calypogeia miquelii, Calypogeia grandistipula, Calypogeia lunata, Calypogeia azorica, Calypogeia cordistipula, Calypogeia formosana, Calypogeia tosana, Calypogeia aeruginosa, Calypogeia angusta, Calypogeia asakawana, Calypogeia contracta, Calypogeia fujisana, Calypogeia japonica, Calypogeia nasuensis, Calypogeia obovata, Calypogeia lechleri, Calypogeia uncinulatula, Calypogeia densifolia, Calypogeia mascarenensis, Calypogeia microstipula, Calypogeia vietnamica, Calypogeia andicola, Calypogeia apiculata, Calypogeia ceylanica, Calypogeia cuspidata, Calypogeia decurrens, Calypogeia falcata, Calypogeia kamchatica, Calypogeia khasiana, Calypogeia latissima, Calypogeia lophocoleoides, Calypogeia marginella,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100527809: Based on data supplied by Bryonames