Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Species:
africanus
ID:
1214267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 1013 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213605


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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.

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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,