Sauteria alpina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1197399
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Naturgesch. Eur. Leberm. 4: 143 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196737
Common Names
- Sauteria alpina
- Alpine Sauteria Moss
- Sauteria Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauteria alpina (also called Alpine Sauter, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the alpine regions of Europe. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Sauteria alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauteria alpina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin leaf and a small root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sauteria alpina is a small moss that can be propagated by spore or vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.
Where to Find Sauteria alpina
Sauteria alpina is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States and Canada.
Species in the Sauteria genus
Species in the Cleveaceae family
Athalamia pulcherrima, Athalamia dioica, Athalamia pinguis, Clevea pusilla, Clevea hyalina, Clevea nana, Clevea pedicellata, Clevea spathysii, Peltolepis quadrata, Sauteria alpina, Sauteria inflata, Sauteria spongiosa, Sauteria chilensis, Sauteria crassipes, Sauteria nyikaensis, Aitchisoniella himalayensis,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Gottlieb Wilhelm Bischoff (1797-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185940: Based on data supplied by Bryonames