Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
glandulosus
ID:
1208542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) D.C. Bhardwaj

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Geophytology 5: 227 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207880



Common Names

  • Folioceros glandulosus
  • Glandulosus Folioceros
  • Glandulosus Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Folioceros glandulosus (also called Glandular Folioceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Foliocerotaceae family. It is found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist or shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Folioceros glandulosus is a liverwort species that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and kidney diseases, as well as digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Folioceros glandulosus are small and inconspicuous, with a single whorl of 6 tepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Folioceros glandulosus is a small, evergreen fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Folioceros glandulosus

Folioceros glandulosus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' 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: 35208786: Based on data supplied by Bryonames