Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
1202138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedenäs

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 18: 144. f. 1–2 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201476



Common Names

  • Hedwigia stellata
  • Stellata Hedwigia
  • Stellata Moss


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Description

Hedwigia stellata (also called Hedwigia stellata, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a small, flattened thallus with a few lobes and a few small, rounded leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in wet soils or near water.

Uses & Benefits

Hedwigia stellata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedwigia stellata has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedwigia stellata can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. The plant should be grown in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic material. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and well-drained. The plant should be watered regularly but not over-watered. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.

Where to Find Hedwigia stellata

Hedwigia stellata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200299: Based on data supplied by Bryonames