Sauteria spongiosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spongiosa
ID:
1202343
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kashyap) S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 12: 62 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201681
Common Names
- Sauteria spongiosa
- Spongiosa Sauteria
- Spongiosa Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauteria spongiosa (also called Sauteria spongiosa, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sauteria spongiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauteria spongiosa has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.
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Sauteria spongiosa can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. The spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown in a moist, sterile medium. The vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and placed on a moist, sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area. The plants will grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Sauteria spongiosa
Sauteria spongiosa can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Sauteria spongiosa FAQ
What are the common names of Sauteria spongiosa?
Common names of Sauteria spongiosa include moss and liverwort.
What is the scientific classification of Sauteria spongiosa?
Sauteria spongiosa is a species of moss in the family Sauteriaceae.
Where is Sauteria spongiosa found?
Sauteria spongiosa is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
Shiv Ram Kashyap (1882-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kashyap' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200548: Based on data supplied by Bryonames