Herbertus dicranus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dicranus
ID:
1202619
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taylor ex Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees) Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Lombardo Sci., Ser. 3, Cl. Sci. Mat. 4: 397 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201957
Common Names
- Herbertus dicranus
- Dicranus Herbertus
- Dicranus Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herbertus dicranus (also called Herbertus, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallose form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and can be found in moist, shady environments such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertus dicranus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herbertus dicranus has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herbertus dicranus can be propagated by division of the thallus or by sowing of spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady spot in the garden, or in a terrarium or bottle garden. It prefers a soil mix of equal parts of peat moss, sand, and soil. It should be kept moist, but not wet.
Where to Find Herbertus dicranus
Herbertus dicranus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.
Herbertus dicranus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertus dicranus?
Herbertus dicranus
What is the common name of Herbertus dicranus?
Dicranum liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Herbertus dicranus?
It is found in moist, shady places, often in mossy areas.
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
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200935: Based on data supplied by Bryonames