Status:
valid
Authors:
D. Kumar & N. Manocha
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Geophytology 29: 105. f. 1. pl. 1 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207066
Common Names
- Herbertus Udarii
- Udar's Herbertus
- Udar's Moss
Description
Herbertus udarii (also called Herbertus udarii, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Thuidiaceae family. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, in moist and humid habitats such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertus udarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Herbertus udarii is yellowish-green and has a single perianth. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herbertus udarii can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. The soil should be kept moist but not wet, and the temperature should be kept between 15-25°C.
Where to Find Herbertus udarii
Herbertus udarii can be found in India.
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
Dinesh Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Kumar' in the authors string.
Navita Manocha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Manocha' in the authors string.