Frullania odontostipa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontostipa
ID:
1210054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 1: 120 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209392
Common Names
- Frullania Odontostipa
- Odontostipa Frullania Moss
- Odontostipa Frullania
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Frullania odontostipa (also called Toothbrush liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, green, thallose liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flattened, toothbrush-like appearance, with a central umbo surrounded by radiating lobes. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania odontostipa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania odontostipa is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Frullania odontostipa can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet. Fertilizer should be used sparingly, as too much can cause the plant to become leggy and weak. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Frullania odontostipa
Frullania odontostipa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
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
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210848: Based on data supplied by Bryonames