Frullania oahuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oahuensis
ID:
1212729
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19, Suppl. 1: 471 1843
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212067
Common Names
- Frullania oahuensis
- Oahuensis Frullania
- Oahuensis Moss
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Frullania oahuensis (also called Frullania oahuensis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a lanceolate shape. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania oahuensis has been used medicinally for treating headaches, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania oahuensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Frullania oahuensis can be propagated by division of the thallus. Cultivation of this species is difficult and it requires a moist environment with a temperature of 10-15°C. It can be grown on a variety of substrates such as soil, sand, and moss.
Where to Find Frullania oahuensis
Frullania oahuensis can be found in Hawaii
Frullania oahuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania oahuensis?
Frullania oahuensis
What is the natural habitat of Frullania oahuensis?
It is found in damp, shady places in the tropical parts of the Pacific Islands.
What are the characteristics of Frullania oahuensis?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and small, ovate leaves.
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
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214514: Based on data supplied by Bryonames