Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
amamiensis
ID:
1527915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kamim.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bulletin of Kochi Gakuen Junior College. 1: 51. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013097

Common Names

  • Frullania Amamiensis
  • Ferny Moss
  • Lace Fern

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Description

Frullania amamiensis (also called the Amami liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania amamiensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Frullania amamiensis is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania amamiensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems and replanting them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Frullania amamiensis

Frullania amamiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Frullania amamiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania amamiensis?

Frullania amamiensis

What is the family of Frullania amamiensis?

Frullaniaceae

What is the distribution of Frullania amamiensis?

Eastern 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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455258: Based on data supplied by Bryonames