Frullania usamiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usamiensis
ID:
1206332
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 91 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205670
Common Names
- Frullania usamiensis
- Usamiensis Liverwort
- Usamiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania usamiensis (also called Usamiensis-frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in Japan. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania usamiensis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for fever and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania usamiensis has small flowers with four petals, each petal having a single anther. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania usamiensis is a terrestrial liverwort that is found in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shady, humid environment. When propagating by division, the thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady environment.
Where to Find Frullania usamiensis
Frullania usamiensis can be found in Japan.
Frullania usamiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania usamiensis?
Frullania usamiensis
What type of plant is Frullania usamiensis?
Bryophyte
Where is Frullania usamiensis found?
Japan
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206041: Based on data supplied by Bryonames