Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
pinnilobus
ID:
1210168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) D.C. Bhardwaj

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Geophytology 5: 227 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209506



Common Names

  • Folioceros Pinnilobus
  • Pinnilobus Moss
  • Pinnilobus Moss Plant


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Description

Folioceros pinnilobus (also called Pinnate-lobed 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 pinnilobus has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Folioceros pinnilobus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Folioceros pinnilobus 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 pinnilobus

Folioceros pinnilobus can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast 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

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: 35210981: Based on data supplied by Bryonames