Description
Leptotrichella yuennanensis (also called Yuennan Leptotrichella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thalloid liverwort with a thin, glossy thallus. It is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptotrichella yuennanensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and stomach problems. It is also used to make dyes for fabrics and cosmetics. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help protect the skin from damage.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptotrichella yuennanensis is a small, perennial moss that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by spore. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.