Frullania tagawana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tagawana
ID:
1204393
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S. Hatt. & Thaithong) S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 59: 160 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203731
Common Names
- Tagawana Frullania
- Tagawana Liverwort
- Tagawana Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania tagawana (also called 'Tagawa's Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a single, short stem and a single, small, cup-shaped leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania tagawana has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It also has potential applications in the food industry, as it has a high content of antioxidants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania tagawana has small yellow flowers with six petals and a yellow anther. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
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Frullania tagawana is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the thallus into two or more parts and replanting them in a moist, shady environment.
Where to Find Frullania tagawana
Frullania tagawana can be found in the temperate regions of India and Nepal.
Frullania tagawana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania tagawana?
Frullania tagawana
What is the common name of Frullania tagawana?
Tagawa's liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania tagawana?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and on rocks.
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
Obchant Thaithong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thaithong' in the authors string.
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: 35203277: Based on data supplied by Bryonames