Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
ramosus
ID:
1211344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) H.A. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 28: 314 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210682



Common Names

  • Herbertus ramosus
  • Ramosus Herbert
  • Ramosus's Herbert


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Description

Herbertus ramosus (also called 'Branching Herberta', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, rocky, and open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus ramosus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus ramosus has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus ramosus is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Herbertus ramosus

Herbertus ramosus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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

Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212622: Based on data supplied by Bryonames