Archeophylla schusteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schusteri
ID:
1211123
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.A. Hodgs. & Allison) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 263 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210461
Common Names
- Archeophylla schusteri
- Schusteri Moss
- Schuster's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archeophylla schusteri (also called Archeophylla schusteri, among many other common names) is a small, bright green liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Archeophylla schusteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archeophylla schusteri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Archeophylla schusteri can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Archeophylla schusteri
Archeophylla schusteri can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.
Archeophylla schusteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archeophylla schusteri?
Archeophylla schusteri
What type of plant is Archeophylla schusteri?
A liverwort
Where is Archeophylla schusteri found?
It is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Species in the Archeophylla genus
Species in the Pseudolepicoleaceae family
Archeophylla schusteri, Archeophylla paradoxa, Archeophylla pungens, Castanoclobos julaceus, Chaetocolea palmata, Herzogiaria teres, Isophyllaria attenuata, Isophyllaria fuegiana, Pseudolepicolea fryei, Pseudolepicolea quadrilaciniata, Pseudolepicolea grolleana, Pseudolepicolea kuehnemannii, Pseudolepicolea andoi, Pseudolepicolea trollii, Pseudolepicolea temnomoides, Temnoma pilosum, Temnoma quadripartitum, Temnoma setigerum, Temnoma chaetophylla, Temnoma pulchellum, Temnoma townrowiorum, Temnoma angustifolium, Temnoma palmatum, Temnoma patagonicum, Temnoma paucisetigerum, Temnoma quadrifidum,
References
Kenneth Willway Allison (1894-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allison' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212351: Based on data supplied by Bryonames