Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Species:
lilliana
ID:
1203452

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


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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.

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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,

References

Yukinobu Kuwahara (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuwah.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202112: Based on data supplied by Bryonames