Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gangulee) Arts
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 26: 81 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207038
Common Names
- Koponobryum Bengalense
- Bengal Koponobryum
- Bengal Moss
Uses & Benefits
Koponobryum bengalense is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koponobryum bengalense has small, greenish-white flowers with no petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koponobryum bengalense is a small to medium-sized liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spores, which are produced in the summer and early autumn. The spores should be sown on moist soil or moss and kept in a humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shady spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Koponobryum bengalense
Koponobryum bengalense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Koponobryum genus
Species in the Splachnobryaceae family
Splachnobryum limbatum,
Splachnobryum aquaticum,
Splachnobryum assamicum,
Splachnobryum gracile,
Splachnobryum novae-guineae,
Splachnobryum obtusum,
Splachnobryum oorschotii,
Splachnobryum valdiviae,
Splachnobryum wiemansii,
Splachnobryum crassinervium,
Splachnobryum temasekensis,
Splachnobryum procerrimum,
Koponobryum bengalense,
Koponobryum papillosum,