Frullania wairua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wairua
ID:
1214536
Status:
valid
Authors:
von Konrat & Braggins
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 43: 886 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213874
Common Names
- Frullania wairua
- Wairua Frullania Moss
- Wairua Frullania Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania wairua (also called Wairua 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 wairua is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as a food source and for making baskets and clothing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania wairua 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.
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Frullania wairua can be found in New Zealand.
Frullania wairua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania wairua?
Frullania wairua
What are the characteristics of Frullania wairua?
Frullania wairua is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in New Zealand and Australia.
Where can Frullania wairua be found?
Frullania wairua can be found in New Zealand and Australia.
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
John Edward Braggins (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braggins' in the authors string.
Matthew Jonathan von Konrat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'von Konrat' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216833: Based on data supplied by Bryonames