Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
stellaris
ID:
1199275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Frib.) Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Opera Lilloana 7: 74 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198613



Common Names

  • Targionia stellaris
  • Stellaris Targionia
  • Stellaris Moss


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Description

Targionia stellaris (also called Targionia stellaris, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Targioniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Targionia stellaris is used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Targionia stellaris has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Targionia stellaris can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores can be collected and sown on a suitable substrate, such as a peat-based compost. The spores should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Targionia stellaris

Targionia stellaris is native to Mexico and Central America.