Cephalozia kodaikanalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kodaikanalensis
ID:
1522374
Status:
valid
Authors:
G. Asthana & Saumya Srivast.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Geophytology. 43(1): 63. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008705
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis (also called Kodaikanal bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a single, erect stem. It is native to India and can be found in bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.
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Cultivation and propagation of Cephalozia kodaikanalensis is best done by division of the plant. The plant can also be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporangia. Spores can be collected and sown on moist soil or moss. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings, which can be taken from the stems or leaves. Cuttings should be planted in moist soil or moss and kept in a humid environment.
Where to Find Cephalozia kodaikanalensis
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia kodaikanalensis?
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis
What is the family of Cephalozia kodaikanalensis?
Cephaloziales
Where is Cephalozia kodaikanalensis found?
India
Species in the Cephalozia genus
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,
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100391574: Based on data supplied by Bryonames