Pallavicinia ambigua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
1208993
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Mém. Herb. Boissier 11: 7 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208331
Common Names
- Pallavicinia ambigua
- Pallavicinia
- Ambiguous liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pallavicinia ambigua (also called Ambiguous pallavicinia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a flattened thallus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pallavicinia ambigua is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pallavicinia ambigua has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pallavicinia ambigua is a species of liverwort that can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by sowing spores on a moist, shady surface. The spores should be kept moist and the thallus should be divided every few years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Pallavicinia ambigua
Pallavicinia ambigua is native to Japan, and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.
Pallavicinia ambigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pallavicinia ambigua?
Pallavicinia ambigua
What type of plant is Pallavicinia ambigua?
A liverwort
Where is Pallavicinia ambigua found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family
Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209301: Based on data supplied by Bryonames