Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Kuwah.
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bryophyt. Biblioth. 28: 179 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202790
Common Names
- Steereella lilliana
- Lilliana's Steereella
- Steereella
Uses & Benefits
Steereella lilliana is used in landscaping as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Steereella lilliana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are held in clusters of up to six. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steereella lilliana is a species of liverwort that is native to South America and is found in humid, shady areas. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in mats and can reach up to 2 cm in height. It is best propagated through division of the mats, as the plant does not produce spores. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Steereella lilliana
Steereella lilliana is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Steereella lilliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steereella lilliana?
Steereella lilliana
What type of plant is Steereella lilliana?
A liverwort
Where is Steereella lilliana found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Steereella genus
Species in the Metzgeriaceae family
Metzgeria ciliata,
Metzgeria kinabaluensis,
Metzgeria americana,
Metzgeria senjoana,
Metzgeria conjugata,
Metzgeria crassipilis,
Metzgeria furcata,
Metzgeria leptoneura,
Metzgeria myriopoda,
Metzgeria uncigera,
Metzgeria pubescens,
Metzgeria albinea,
Metzgeria aurantiaca,
Metzgeria fruticola,
Metzgeria lechleri,
Metzgeria liebmanniana,
Metzgeria quadrifaria,
Metzgeria rufula,
Metzgeria scyphigera,
Metzgeria epiphylla,
Metzgeria bracteata,
Metzgeria clavaeflora,
Metzgeria polytricha,
Metzgeria consanguinea,
Metzgeria auriculata,
Metzgeria bartlettii,
Metzgeria jamesonii,
Metzgeria subundulata,
Metzgeria engelii,
Metzgeria hegewaldii,
Metzgeria maegdefraui,
Metzgeria monoica,
Metzgeria neotropica,
Metzgeria parviinvolucrata,
Metzgeria sparrei,
Metzgeria undulata,
Metzgeria violacea,
Metzgeria cleefii,
Metzgeria agnewii,
Metzgeria laciniata,
Metzgeria acuminata,
Metzgeria simplex,
Metzgeria alpina,
Metzgeria kuwaharae,
Metzgeria lindbergii,
Metzgeria decrescens,
Metzgeria divaricata,
Metzgeria rigida,
Metzgeria chilensis,
Metzgeria fukuokana,