Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
kashyapii
ID:
1207178

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C. Srivast. & A.K. Asthana

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 92: 219. f. 1–20, 25–27 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206516



Common Names

  • Folioceros kashyapii
  • Kashyap's Folioceros
  • Kashyap's Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Folioceros kashyapii is a species of liverwort that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antifungal agent. It is also used in horticulture as a ground cover and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Folioceros kashyapii is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, brown, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Folioceros kashyapii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to tropical Africa. It is a low-growing plant that forms dense mats of foliage. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Propagation is by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Folioceros kashyapii

Folioceros kashyapii is native to the temperate regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

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

Suresh Chandra Srivastava (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Ashish Kumar Asthana (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Asthana' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207145: Based on data supplied by Bryonames