Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
kashyapii
ID:
1207443

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K. Asthana & S.C. Srivast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bryophyt. Biblioth. 42: 129. pl. 30, 48: 1–3 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206781



Common Names

  • Phaeoceros kashyapii
  • Kashyapii Liverwort
  • Kashyapii Phaeoceros


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Description

Phaeoceros kashyapii (also called Kashyap's hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Phaeocerotaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and on the margins of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Phaeoceros kashyapii is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an antiseptic. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaeoceros kashyapii has small yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaeoceros kashyapii can be propagated by spores, which are spread by wind and water. The plant prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in soil or on rocks. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Phaeoceros kashyapii

Phaeoceros kashyapii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa.

Phaeoceros kashyapii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros kashyapii?

Phaeoceros kashyapii

What type of plant is Phaeoceros kashyapii?

Liverwort

What is the habitat of Phaeoceros kashyapii?

Found in moist, shady habitats, often in forests

Species in the Phaeoceros genus

Species in the Notothyladaceae family

Mesoceros porcatus, Mesoceros mesophoros, Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis, Paraphymatoceros diadematus, Paraphymatoceros hallii, Paraphymatoceros coriaceus, Paraphymatoceros pearsonii, Paraphymatoceros proskaueri, Phaeoceros laevis, Phaeoceros brevicapsulus, Phaeoceros tenuis, Phaeoceros striatisporus, Phaeoceros carolinianus, Phaeoceros erectus, Phaeoceros exiguus, Phaeoceros bolusii, Phaeoceros huebschmannii, Phaeoceros gemmifer, Phaeoceros parvulus, Phaeoceros delicatus, Phaeoceros oreganus, Phaeoceros austroandinus, Phaeoceros flexivalvis, Phaeoceros microsporous, Phaeoceros mohrii,

References

Suresh Chandra Srivastava (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Ashish Kumar Asthana (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Asthana' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207489: Based on data supplied by Bryonames