Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
1203081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottsche ex Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 28: 159 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202419



Common Names

  • Frullania rubella
  • Rubella Liverwort
  • Liverwort of the Rocks


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Description

Frullania rubella (also called Frullania rubella, among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the Frullaniaceae family. It is native to Japan, and prefers wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania rubella has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frullania rubella var. elongata (Steph.) S. Hatt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania rubella has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Frullania rubella

Frullania rubella can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, North America, 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

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201601: Based on data supplied by Bryonames