Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanicus
ID:
1208335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Abeyw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 2: 43 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207673



Common Names

  • Herbertus ceylanicus
  • Ceylonese Herbertus
  • Ceylonesische Herbertus


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Description

Herbertus ceylanicus (also called Ceylonese herbertus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallose growth form. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus ceylanicus has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a short pedicel. Seed: small, ovoid, yellowish-brown. Seedlings: with a single, long, narrow, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus ceylanicus can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures between 10-25°C. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be well-drained.

Where to Find Herbertus ceylanicus

Herbertus ceylanicus can be found in Sri Lanka.

Herbertus ceylanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertus ceylanicus?

Herbertus ceylanicus

What is the common name of Herbertus ceylanicus?

Ceylon Herbert

What is the natural habitat of Herbertus ceylanicus?

Moist montane forests of Sri Lanka

Species in the Herbertus genus

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,

Species in the Herbertaceae family

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,

References

Bartholomeusz Aristides Abeywickrama (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abeyw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208559: Based on data supplied by Bryonames