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
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.
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
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,
Phaeoceros pichinchensis,
Phaeoceros wrightii,
Phaeoceros kashyapii,
Phaeoceros udarii,
Phaeoceros gualaquizanus,
Phaeoceros evanidus,
Phaeoceros inflatus,
Phaeoceros engelii,
Phaeoceros perpusillus,
Phaeoceros dendroceroides,
Phaeoceros fulvisporus,
Phaeoceros himalayensis,
Phaeoceros jollyanus,
Phaeoceros maranguensis,
Phaeoceros minutus,
Phaeoceros propagulifer,
Phaeoceros tigrinus,
Phaeoceros tuberosus,
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,