Frullania epiphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epiphylla
ID:
1204792
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 38: 235. f. 115 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204130
Common Names
- Frullania epiphylla
- Epiphyllous Frullania
- Epiphyllous Liverwort
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Frullania epiphylla (also called 'Epiphyllous Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a glossy surface. It is native to Europe, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania epiphylla 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania epiphylla sub. fijiensis S. Hatt.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania epiphylla has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania epiphylla can be propagated by spores or by division of the plants. Cultivation is best done in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Frullania epiphylla
Frullania epiphylla can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania epiphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania epiphylla?
Frullania epiphylla
What is the common name of Frullania epiphylla?
Epiphyllous Frullania
What is the habitat of Frullania epiphylla?
Moist meadows, bogs, and marshes
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203843: Based on data supplied by Bryonames