Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
paliformis
ID:
1207336

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.K. Singh

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 29: 176. f. 1–31 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206674



Common Names

  • Folioceros paliformis
  • Paliform Folioceros
  • Folioceros paliformis Moss


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Description

Folioceros paliformis (also called Paliformis Folioceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of two rows of lateral lobes. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and wet mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Folioceros paliformis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Folioceros paliformis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Folioceros paliformis can be propagated by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to use a soil mix that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Folioceros paliformis

Folioceros paliformis is found in moist forests in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, 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

Devendra Kumar Singh (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Singh' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207347: Based on data supplied by Bryonames