Nothoceros minarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minarum
ID:
1522008
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) J.C. Villarreal
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 78: 34. 2014
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008426
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothoceros minarum (also called Dwarf Nothoceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, usually in moist, shady habitats, such as in moist forests and on shady rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoceros minarum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nothoceros minarum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothoceros minarum is a small aquatic fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in shallow water or moist soil, and prefers partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Nothoceros minarum
Nothoceros minarum can be found in the tropical regions of the Americas.
Nothoceros minarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoceros minarum?
Nothoceros minarum
What is the common name of Nothoceros minarum?
No common name
What is the habitat of Nothoceros minarum?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Species in the Nothoceros genus
Species in the Dendrocerotaceae family
Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis, Megaceros flavens, Megaceros flagellaris, Megaceros pelludicus, Megaceros gracilis, Megaceros aneuriformis, Megaceros austronesophilus, Megaceros boliviensis, Megaceros ciliatus, Megaceros denticulatus, Megaceros jamesonii, Megaceros leptohymenius, Megaceros tjibodensis,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100404915: Based on data supplied by Bryonames