Frullania nivimontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivimontana
ID:
1204228
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 8: 95. f. 2 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203566
Common Names
- Frullania Nivimontana
- Nivimontana Frullania
- Nivimontana Liverwort
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Frullania nivimontana (also called Frullania nivimontana var. nivimontana, 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 nivimontana 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
Frullania nivimontana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, undivided leaf.
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Frullania nivimontana 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 nivimontana
Frullania nivimontana is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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: 35203051: Based on data supplied by Bryonames