Frullania iwatsukii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iwatsukii
ID:
1204229
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 35: 240. f. 2: m–n; 3: i–l; 4: f–i; 5: a–g 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203567
Common Names
- Frullania Iwatsukii
- Iwatsukii Frullania
- Iwatsukii Liverwort
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Frullania iwatsukii (also called Frullania iwatsukii var. iwatsukii, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, thalloid liverwort with a lobed thallus. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania iwatsukii has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and cold. It has also been used to reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania iwatsukii is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, spherical capsule. The seedling is a small, light green, heart-shaped leaf.
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Frullania iwatsukii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. The spores should be sown on a moistened substrate, such as peat moss or vermiculite, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Frullania iwatsukii
Frullania iwatsukii is found in Japan.
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: 35203052: Based on data supplied by Bryonames