Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
indica
ID:
1210324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udar & D. Kumar

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Geophytology 6: 42. f. 37–42 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209662



Common Names

  • Cephalozia indica
  • Indica Cephalozia
  • Indica Liverwort


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Description

Cephalozia indica (also called 'Indian Bladderwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a creeping rhizome and a single frond with a single vein and a single sorus. It is found in moist meadows, grassy banks, and damp woods in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalozia indica has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and to treat rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cephalozia indica is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalozia indica is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring, when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing can be done in the fall or spring, but the spores must be kept moist and in a shaded area. The spores will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Cephalozia indica

Cephalozia indica can be found in the temperate regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Cephalozia genus

Species in the Cephaloziaceae family

Alobiella husnotii, Alobiellopsis acroscyphus, Alobiellopsis dominicensis, Alobiellopsis parvifolius, Alobiellopsis heteromorphus, Alobiellopsis pillansii, Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima, Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra, Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis, Fuscocephaloziopsis africana, Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens, Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii, Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata, Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens, Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,

References

Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
Dinesh Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Kumar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211240: Based on data supplied by Bryonames