Asperifolia arguta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arguta
ID:
1523413
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Mont.) A.V. Troitsky, Bakalin & Maltseva
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Plants. 11(7, 983): 35. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009470
Common Names
- Asperifolia arguta
- Arguta Asperifolia
- Arguta Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asperifolia arguta (also called Sharp-Toothed Asperifolia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, and is characterized by its light green, glossy, and sharp-toothed thallus. It grows in damp, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Asperifolia arguta is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperifolia arguta has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with a single leaf at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asperifolia arguta is a small, terrestrial species of liverwort native to Europe and North America. It is a low-growing plant that prefers moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a cool, shady spot. The spores will germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Asperifolia arguta
Asperifolia arguta is native to South America and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Asperifolia arguta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperifolia arguta?
Asperifolia arguta
What type of plant is Asperifolia arguta?
Asperifolia arguta is a shrub.
Where is Asperifolia arguta native to?
Asperifolia arguta is native to South America.
Species in the Asperifolia genus
Species in the Calypogeiaceae family
Calypogeia fissa, Calypogeia integristipula, Calypogeia muelleriana, Calypogeia neesiana, Calypogeia peruviana, Calypogeia sphagnicola, Calypogeia suecica, Calypogeia subintegra, Calypogeia laxa, Calypogeia tenax, Calypogeia leptoloma, Calypogeia rhombifolia, Calypogeia goebelii, Calypogeia bidentula, Calypogeia longifolia, Calypogeia azurea, Calypogeia granulata, Calypogeia annabonensis, Calypogeia miquelii, Calypogeia grandistipula, Calypogeia lunata, Calypogeia azorica, Calypogeia cordistipula, Calypogeia formosana, Calypogeia tosana, Calypogeia aeruginosa, Calypogeia angusta, Calypogeia asakawana, Calypogeia contracta, Calypogeia fujisana, Calypogeia japonica, Calypogeia nasuensis, Calypogeia obovata, Calypogeia lechleri, Calypogeia uncinulatula, Calypogeia densifolia, Calypogeia mascarenensis, Calypogeia microstipula, Calypogeia vietnamica, Calypogeia andicola, Calypogeia apiculata, Calypogeia ceylanica, Calypogeia cuspidata, Calypogeia decurrens, Calypogeia falcata, Calypogeia kamchatica, Calypogeia khasiana, Calypogeia latissima, Calypogeia lophocoleoides, Calypogeia marginella,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100527808: Based on data supplied by Bryonames