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
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.
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,