Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Species:
linearis
ID:
1532151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Kuwah.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
American Journal of Botany. 60(6): 604. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016543



Common Names

  • Steereella linearis
  • Linearis Steereella
  • Steereella Moss


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Description

Steereella linearis (also called linear Steereella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, leafy liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Steereella linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to add texture and color to flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Steereella linearis are small, white in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, linear-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Steereella linearis can be done through spores or vegetative fragments. Spores can be collected from mature sporophytes and sown on moistened moss or soil. Vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and planted in moistened moss or soil.

Where to Find Steereella linearis

Steereella linearis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Steereella linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steereella linearis?

Steereella linearis

What is the common name of Steereella linearis?

Steereella

What is the habitat of Steereella linearis?

It grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist, shady areas.

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100462544: Based on data supplied by Bryonames