Notothylas frahmii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frahmii
ID:
1522025
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chantanaorr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 36(3): 254. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008441
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Notothylas frahmii (also called Frahm's Notothylas, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, usually in moist, shady habitats, such as in moist forests and on shady rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Notothylas frahmii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notothylas frahmii has small, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like fashion. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Notothylas frahmii can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires a moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It should be kept moist, but not wet.
Where to Find Notothylas frahmii
Notothylas frahmii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Notothylas frahmii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notothylas frahmii?
Notothylas frahmii
What is the common name of Notothylas frahmii?
No common name
What is the habitat of Notothylas frahmii?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Species in the Notothylas genus
Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis,
Species in the Notothyladaceae family
Mesoceros porcatus, Mesoceros mesophoros, Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis, Paraphymatoceros diadematus, Paraphymatoceros hallii, Paraphymatoceros coriaceus, Paraphymatoceros pearsonii, Paraphymatoceros proskaueri, Phaeoceros laevis, Phaeoceros brevicapsulus, Phaeoceros tenuis, Phaeoceros striatisporus, Phaeoceros carolinianus, Phaeoceros erectus, Phaeoceros exiguus, Phaeoceros bolusii, Phaeoceros huebschmannii, Phaeoceros gemmifer, Phaeoceros parvulus, Phaeoceros delicatus, Phaeoceros oreganus, Phaeoceros austroandinus, Phaeoceros flexivalvis, Phaeoceros microsporous, Phaeoceros mohrii,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100436549: Based on data supplied by Bryonames