Frullania microscopica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microscopica
ID:
1208556
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pearson
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 46: 305 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207894
Common Names
- Frullania microscopica
- Microscopica Frullania
- Microscopica Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania microscopica (also called Frullania microphylla, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania microscopica is a liverwort species that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and kidney diseases, as well as digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Frullania microscopica are small and inconspicuous, with a single whorl of 6 tepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Frullania microscopica is a liverwort that can be propagated through spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in a potting mix or on a moist rock. It can also be grown in terrariums or aquariums.
Where to Find Frullania microscopica
Frullania microscopica is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Frullania microscopica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania microscopica?
Frullania microscopica
What is the common name of Frullania microscopica?
Microscopica
What is the habitat of Frullania microscopica?
Moist soil, rocks, and tree trunks
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
William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208802: Based on data supplied by Bryonames