Status:
valid
Authors:
Tsudo & J. Haseg.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Res. 9: 44 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213872
Common Names
- Frullania pseudoalstonii
- Pseudoalstonii Frullania Moss
- Pseudoalstonii Frullania Lichen
Description
Frullania pseudoalstonii (also called Pseudoalston's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallose, lobed structure. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pseudoalstonii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as a food source and for making baskets and clothing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania pseudoalstonii has small, yellowish-green flowers with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.
Where to Find Frullania pseudoalstonii
Frullania pseudoalstonii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Frullania pseudoalstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania pseudoalstonii?
Frullania pseudoalstonii
What are the characteristics of Frullania pseudoalstonii?
Frullania pseudoalstonii is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in New Zealand.
Where can Frullania pseudoalstonii be found?
Frullania pseudoalstonii can be found in New Zealand.
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
Shunsuke Tsudo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsudo' in the authors string.