Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 1013 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213605
Description
Dendroceros africanus (also called Dendroceros africanus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical Africa and Southeast Asia. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallose body and a single, cup-shaped perianth. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendroceros africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendroceros africanus has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendroceros africanus can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It should be kept in an area with good air circulation and should not be allowed to dry out.
Where to Find Dendroceros africanus
Dendroceros africanus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.
Dendroceros africanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendroceros africanus?
Dendroceros africanus
What is the common name of Dendroceros africanus?
African Dendroceros
Where is Dendroceros africanus found?
Dendroceros africanus is found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Dendroceros genus
Dendroceros herasii,
Dendroceros paivae,
Dendroceros tubercularis,
Dendroceros cavernosus,
Dendroceros foliicola,
Dendroceros seramensis,
Dendroceros ogeramnangus,
Dendroceros japonicus,
Dendroceros javanicus,
Dendroceros crispus,
Dendroceros borbonicus,
Dendroceros adglutinatus,
Dendroceros muelleri,
Dendroceros pedunculatus,
Dendroceros rarus,
Dendroceros reticulus,
Dendroceros subdifficilis,
Dendroceros subplanus,
Dendroceros subtropicus,
Dendroceros tahitensis,
Dendroceros validus,
Dendroceros vesconianus,
Dendroceros wattsianus,
Dendroceros acutilobus,
Dendroceros africanus,
Dendroceros allionii,
Dendroceros australis,
Dendroceros breutelii,
Dendroceros cichoraceus,
Dendroceros crassicostatus,
Dendroceros crassinervis,
Dendroceros crispatus,
Dendroceros cucullatus,
Dendroceros difficilis,
Dendroceros exalatus,
Dendroceros gracilis,
Dendroceros granulatus,
Dendroceros humboldtensis,
Species in the Dendrocerotaceae family
Dendroceros herasii,
Dendroceros paivae,
Dendroceros tubercularis,
Dendroceros cavernosus,
Dendroceros foliicola,
Dendroceros seramensis,
Dendroceros ogeramnangus,
Dendroceros japonicus,
Dendroceros javanicus,
Dendroceros crispus,
Dendroceros borbonicus,
Dendroceros adglutinatus,
Dendroceros muelleri,
Dendroceros pedunculatus,
Dendroceros rarus,
Dendroceros reticulus,
Dendroceros subdifficilis,
Dendroceros subplanus,
Dendroceros subtropicus,
Dendroceros tahitensis,
Dendroceros validus,
Dendroceros vesconianus,
Dendroceros wattsianus,
Dendroceros acutilobus,
Dendroceros africanus,
Dendroceros allionii,
Dendroceros australis,
Dendroceros breutelii,
Dendroceros cichoraceus,
Dendroceros crassicostatus,
Dendroceros crassinervis,
Dendroceros crispatus,
Dendroceros cucullatus,
Dendroceros difficilis,
Dendroceros exalatus,
Dendroceros gracilis,
Dendroceros granulatus,
Dendroceros humboldtensis,
Megaceros flavens,
Megaceros flagellaris,
Megaceros pelludicus,
Megaceros gracilis,
Megaceros aneuriformis,
Megaceros austronesophilus,
Megaceros boliviensis,
Megaceros ciliatus,
Megaceros denticulatus,
Megaceros jamesonii,
Megaceros leptohymenius,
Megaceros tjibodensis,