Trichocolea udarii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
udarii
ID:
1204143
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.K. Singh
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 25: 177. f. 1–15; pl. I: 1–2 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203481
Common Names
- Trichocolea udarii
- Udari's Trichocolea
- Udarii Trichocolea
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Trichocolea udarii (also called Trichocolea udarii, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort with a thallose body. It is native to Sri Lanka and is found in humid, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocolea udarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichocolea udarii has small yellow flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Trichocolea udarii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures between 10-20°C. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter.
Where to Find Trichocolea udarii
Trichocolea udarii can be found in the Eastern Ghats of India.
Species in the Trichocoleaceae family
Eotrichocolea polycantha, Eotrichocolea polyacantha, Eotrichocolea furukii, Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei, Trichocolea japonica, Trichocolea tomentella, Trichocolea udarii, Trichocolea filicaulis, Trichocolea gracillima, Trichocolea hatcheri, Trichocolea iriomotensis, Trichocolea magna, Trichocolea mollissima, Trichocolea pauciseta, Trichocolea pluma, Trichocolea rigida, Trichocolea rudimentaris,
References
Devendra Kumar Singh (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Singh' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202953: Based on data supplied by Bryonames