Isophyllaria fuegiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuegiana
ID:
1207703
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hässel) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia Beih. 118: 141 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207041
Common Names
- Isophyllaria Fuegiana
- Fuegian Isophyllaria
- Fuegian Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isophyllaria fuegiana (also called Isophyllaria fuegiana, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, in moist and humid habitats such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Isophyllaria fuegiana is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isophyllaria fuegiana has small, greenish-white flowers with no petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Isophyllaria fuegiana is a small to medium-sized liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spores, which are produced in the summer and early autumn. The spores should be sown on moist soil or moss and kept in a humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shady spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Isophyllaria fuegiana
Isophyllaria fuegiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Isophyllaria fuegiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isophyllaria fuegiana?
Isophyllaria fuegiana
What type of plant is Isophyllaria fuegiana?
Liverwort
Where is Isophyllaria fuegiana found?
Falkland Islands
Species in the Isophyllaria genus
Species in the Pseudolepicoleaceae family
Archeophylla schusteri, Archeophylla paradoxa, Archeophylla pungens, Castanoclobos julaceus, Chaetocolea palmata, Herzogiaria teres, Isophyllaria attenuata, Isophyllaria fuegiana, Pseudolepicolea fryei, Pseudolepicolea quadrilaciniata, Pseudolepicolea grolleana, Pseudolepicolea kuehnemannii, Pseudolepicolea andoi, Pseudolepicolea trollii, Pseudolepicolea temnomoides, Temnoma pilosum, Temnoma quadripartitum, Temnoma setigerum, Temnoma chaetophylla, Temnoma pulchellum, Temnoma townrowiorum, Temnoma angustifolium, Temnoma palmatum, Temnoma patagonicum, Temnoma paucisetigerum, Temnoma quadrifidum,
References
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207831: Based on data supplied by Bryonames