Frullania cinchonae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinchonae
ID:
1528000
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 3): 455. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013152
Common Names
- Frullania cinchonae
- Cinchona Liverwort
- Cinchona Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania cinchonae (also called 'Cinchona Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort species with a thalloid growth form. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania cinchonae is a species of liverwort commonly used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as it is high in protein and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania cinchonae has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves and a single stem.
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Frullania cinchonae can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania cinchonae
Frullania cinchonae is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Frullania cinchonae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania cinchonae?
Frullania cinchonae
What is the common name of Frullania cinchonae?
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What type of plant is Frullania cinchonae?
Liverwort
Species in the Frullania genus
Frullania hodgsoniae, Frullania colliculosa, Frullania clandestina, Frullania truncatistyla, Frullania parhamii, Frullania knightbridgei, Frullania bolanderi, Frullania brittoniae, Frullania californica, Frullania catalinae, Frullania chilcootiensis, Frullania cobrensis, Frullania donnellii, Frullania eboracensis, Frullania franciscana, Frullania inflata, Frullania jackii, Frullania kunzei, Frullania oakesiana, Frullania obcordata, Frullania plana, Frullania riparia, Frullania selwyniana, Frullania tamarisci, Frullania asagrayana, Frullania atrata, Frullania beyrichiana, Frullania brasiliensis, Frullania breuteliana, Frullania convoluta, Frullania crispiloba, Frullania cuencensis, Frullania ericoides, Frullania gibbosa, Frullania chodatii, Frullania mexicana, Frullania intumescens, Frullania lindenbergii, Frullania microcephala, Frullania moritziana, Frullania pluricarinata, Frullania riojaneirensis, Frullania semivillosa, Frullania triquetra, Frullania winteri, Frullania apiculata, Frullania deppii, Frullania miradorensis, Frullania turfosa, Frullania hamiflora,
Species in the Frullaniaceae family
Frullania hodgsoniae, Frullania colliculosa, Frullania clandestina, Frullania truncatistyla, Frullania parhamii, Frullania knightbridgei, Frullania bolanderi, Frullania brittoniae, Frullania californica, Frullania catalinae, Frullania chilcootiensis, Frullania cobrensis, Frullania donnellii, Frullania eboracensis, Frullania franciscana, Frullania inflata, Frullania jackii, Frullania kunzei, Frullania oakesiana, Frullania obcordata, Frullania plana, Frullania riparia, Frullania selwyniana, Frullania tamarisci, Frullania asagrayana, Frullania atrata, Frullania beyrichiana, Frullania brasiliensis, Frullania breuteliana, Frullania convoluta, Frullania crispiloba, Frullania cuencensis, Frullania ericoides, Frullania gibbosa, Frullania chodatii, Frullania mexicana, Frullania intumescens, Frullania lindenbergii, Frullania microcephala, Frullania moritziana, Frullania pluricarinata, Frullania riojaneirensis, Frullania semivillosa, Frullania triquetra, Frullania winteri, Frullania apiculata, Frullania deppii, Frullania miradorensis, Frullania turfosa, Frullania hamiflora,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456749: Based on data supplied by Bryonames