Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K. Asthana & Vir. Nath
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., B 63: 461. f. 1–10 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206843
Common Names
- Udari's Phaeoceros
- Udari's Liverwort
- Udari's Moss
Description
Phaeoceros udarii (also called Udari's Phaeoceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to South America. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two lobes. It grows in humid, shady environments, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phaeoceros udarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaeoceros udarii has small, yellow-green flowers that are found in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a small, heart-shaped leaf.
Where to Find Phaeoceros udarii
Phaeoceros udarii can be found in the temperate forests of South America.
Phaeoceros udarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros udarii?
Phaeoceros udarii
What is the common name of Phaeoceros udarii?
Udari's Hornwort
What is the habitat of Phaeoceros udarii?
Moist rocks, soil, and tree bark
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,
References
V. Nath: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Nath' in the authors string.