Folioceros amboinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amboinensis
ID:
1207640
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schiffn.) Piippo
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 148: 36 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206978
Common Names
- Folioceros amboinensis
- Amboinensis Folioceros
- Amboinensis Folioceros Liverwort
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Folioceros amboinensis (also called Amboinese Folioceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Foliocerotaceae family. It is found in the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort that grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Folioceros amboinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Folioceros amboinensis is a small, yellow, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, small, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Folioceros amboinensis is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a shady garden bed. When propagating by division, divide the plant into small pieces and replant in moist soil. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate and the new plants are established.
Where to Find Folioceros amboinensis
Folioceros amboinensis can be found in Indonesia.
Species in the Folioceros genus
Folioceros verruculosus, Folioceros fuciformis, Folioceros udarii, Folioceros kashyapii, Folioceros apiahynus, Folioceros paliformis, Folioceros amboinensis, Folioceros glandulosus, Folioceros dixitianus, Folioceros incurvus, Folioceros mangaloreus, Folioceros pinnilobus, Folioceros argillaceus, Folioceros assamicus, Folioceros dilatatus, Folioceros indicus, Folioceros physocladus, Folioceros satpurensis,
Species in the Anthocerotaceae family
Anthoceros adscendens, Anthoceros fusiformis, Anthoceros macounii, Anthoceros punctatus, Anthoceros agrestis, Anthoceros caucasicus, Anthoceros capricornii, Anthoceros dimorphus, Anthoceros natalensis, Anthoceros sambesianus, Anthoceros javanicoides, Anthoceros rosulans, Anthoceros bharadwajii, Anthoceros lamellatus, Anthoceros pinnatus, Anthoceros schroederi, Anthoceros tuberulatus, Anthoceros patagonicus, Anthoceros orizabensis, Anthoceros neesii, Anthoceros chungii, Anthoceros angustus, Anthoceros aethyopicus, Anthoceros brunnthaleri, Anthoceros buettneri, Anthoceros cristatus, Anthoceros floribundus, Anthoceros gasangorii, Anthoceros mildbraedii, Anthoceros myriandraecius, Anthoceros parvifrons, Anthoceros rossoi, Anthoceros pseudocostus, Anthoceros alpinus, Anthoceros pusillus, Anthoceros angustifolius, Anthoceros apocynon, Anthoceros scariosus, Anthoceros serratus, Anthoceros simulans, Anthoceros spongiosus, Anthoceros subtilis, Anthoceros telaganus, Anthoceros tristanianus, Anthoceros tuberosus, Anthoceros cavernosus, Anthoceros chambensis, Anthoceros venosus, Anthoceros wellmanii, Anthoceros crispatus,
References
Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207754: Based on data supplied by Bryonames