Status:
valid
Authors:
Tixier
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bryophyt. Biblioth. 18: 64. f. 6 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202956
Common Names
- Herbertus asparus
- Asparus Herbertus
- Asparus' Herbertus
Description
Herbertus asparus (also called 'Asparagus Fern' and 'Asparagus Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bartramiaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertus asparus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Herbertus asparus is a small, yellowish-green structure with a single perianth. The seed is a small, yellowish-green structure with a single perianth. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green structures with a single perianth.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Herbertus asparus is best done by sowing the spores on a moist surface. The spores should be kept in a cool, dark place until ready to use. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into a suitable substrate. The substrate should be kept moist and the plants should be given adequate light and humidity.
Where to Find Herbertus asparus
Herbertus asparus can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Herbertus asparus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertus asparus?
Herbertus asparus
What type of plant is Herbertus asparus?
Moss
Where is Herbertus asparus found?
North America
Species in the Herbertus genus
Herbertus norenus,
Herbertus aduncus,
Herbertus hawaiiensis,
Herbertus stramineus,
Herbertus juniperoideus,
Herbertus runcinatus,
Herbertus bivittatus,
Herbertus dicranus,
Herbertus asparus,
Herbertus arcticus,
Herbertus azoricus,
Herbertus hutchinsiae,
Herbertus borealis,
Herbertus udarii,
Herbertus subrotundatus,
Herbertus longispinus,
Herbertus sendtneri,
Herbertus ceylanicus,
Herbertus longifissus,
Herbertus delavayi,
Herbertus kurzii,
Herbertus herpocladioides,
Herbertus helleri,
Herbertus ramosus,
Herbertus leratii,
Herbertus evittatus,
Herbertus streimannii,
Herbertus gaochienii,
Herbertus durandii,
Herbertus buchii,
Herbertus spicatus,
Herbertus mauritianus,
Herbertus pocsii,
Herbertus tenuis,
Herbertus guangdongii,
Herbertus oldfieldianus,
Herbertus pilifer,
Herbertus pumilus,
Herbertus gracilis,
Herbertus lochobasis,
Species in the Herbertaceae family
Herbertus norenus,
Herbertus aduncus,
Herbertus hawaiiensis,
Herbertus stramineus,
Herbertus juniperoideus,
Herbertus runcinatus,
Herbertus bivittatus,
Herbertus dicranus,
Herbertus asparus,
Herbertus arcticus,
Herbertus azoricus,
Herbertus hutchinsiae,
Herbertus borealis,
Herbertus udarii,
Herbertus subrotundatus,
Herbertus longispinus,
Herbertus sendtneri,
Herbertus ceylanicus,
Herbertus longifissus,
Herbertus delavayi,
Herbertus kurzii,
Herbertus herpocladioides,
Herbertus helleri,
Herbertus ramosus,
Herbertus leratii,
Herbertus evittatus,
Herbertus streimannii,
Herbertus gaochienii,
Herbertus durandii,
Herbertus buchii,
Herbertus spicatus,
Herbertus mauritianus,
Herbertus pocsii,
Herbertus tenuis,
Herbertus guangdongii,
Herbertus oldfieldianus,
Herbertus pilifer,
Herbertus pumilus,
Herbertus gracilis,
Herbertus lochobasis,
Schisma orizabense,
Schisma uleanum,
Triandrophyllum symmetricum,
Triandrophyllum eophyllum,
Triandrophyllum fernandeziense,
Triandrophyllum heterophyllum,
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,