Sauteria crassipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
1532782
Status:
valid
Authors:
Austin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 21(4): 229. 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017080
Common Names
- Sauteria crassipes
- Crassipes Sauteria
- Thick-footed Sauteria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauteria crassipes (also called Sauteria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a short stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in a rosette. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sauteria crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauteria crassipes has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sauteria crassipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks. Cuttings can be taken in spring or fall.
Where to Find Sauteria crassipes
Sauteria crassipes is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in the eastern and western regions of the continent.
Sauteria crassipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauteria crassipes?
Sauteria crassipes
Where does Sauteria crassipes grow?
Sauteria crassipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
What type of plant is Sauteria crassipes?
Sauteria crassipes is a liverwort.
Species in the Sauteria genus
Species in the Cleveaceae family
Athalamia pulcherrima, Athalamia dioica, Athalamia pinguis, Clevea pusilla, Clevea hyalina, Clevea nana, Clevea pedicellata, Clevea spathysii, Peltolepis quadrata, Sauteria alpina, Sauteria inflata, Sauteria spongiosa, Sauteria chilensis, Sauteria crassipes, Sauteria nyikaensis, Aitchisoniella himalayensis,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100400265: Based on data supplied by Bryonames