Austroriella salta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salta
ID:
1533221
Status:
valid
Authors:
J. Milne & Cargill
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 58(1): 72. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017424
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austroriella salta (also called Salta liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with a bright green color. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Austroriella salta is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Austroriella salta has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Austroriella salta is a species of moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is a low-growing plant with small, bright green leaves. It is propagated by division of the plant or by spore germination. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady area with good drainage. The plant prefers acidic soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore germination.
Where to Find Austroriella salta
Austroriella salta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Austroriella salta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austroriella salta?
Austroriella salta
What is the common name of Austroriella salta?
Salt's Austroriella
What type of habitat does Austroriella salta prefer?
Austroriella salta prefers moist, acidic habitats such as bogs and fens.
Species in the Austroriella genus
Species in the Riellaceae family
Riella affinis, Riella americana, Riella undulata, Riella choconensis, Riella helicophylla, Riella notarisii, Riella parisii, Riella cossoniana, Riella bialata, Riella cyrenaica, Riella sersuensis, Riella pampae, Riella alatospora, Riella battandieri, Riella capensis, Riella echinata, Riella echinospora, Riella gallica, Riella gamundiae, Riella halophila, Riella heliospora, Riella indica, Riella mediterranea, Riella numidica, Riella purpureospora, Riella reuteri, Riella spiculata, Riella trigonospora, Austroriella salta,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100391190: Based on data supplied by Bryonames