Folioceros incurvus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incurvus
ID:
1210164
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) D.C. Bhardwaj
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Geophytology 5: 227 1975
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209502
Common Names
- Folioceros Incurvus
- Incurvus Moss
- Incurvus Moss Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Folioceros incurvus (also called Incurved hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic, thalloid liverwort. It is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in shallow, still water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Folioceros incurvus has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Folioceros incurvus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Folioceros incurvus is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water. The plant prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Folioceros incurvus
Folioceros incurvus can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
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
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: 35210977: Based on data supplied by Bryonames