Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
fuciformis
ID:
1200794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) D.C. Bhardwaj

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Geophytology 5: 227 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200132

Common Names

  • Folioceros fuciformis
  • Fuciformis Folioceros
  • Fuciform Folioceros

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Description

Folioceros fuciformis (also called Fuciform Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species native to the Himalayas, Japan, and Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the bark of trees and logs.

Uses & Benefits

Folioceros fuciformis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Folioceros fuciformis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single seedling leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Folioceros fuciformis is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thallus. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat, sand, and vermiculite. It should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thallus.

Where to Find Folioceros fuciformis

Folioceros fuciformis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Dinesh C. Bhardwaj (1923-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Bhardwaj' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190832: Based on data supplied by Bryonames