Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sachalinense
ID:
1206357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) T.J. O'Brien

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 103: 513 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205695


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Description

Echinophyllum sachalinense (also called Echinophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Echinophyllum sachalinense is used as a traditional medicine in Japan and is also used in the production of herbal teas and food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinophyllum sachalinense has small, yellowish-green flowers with 6-7 petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two, heart-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinophyllum sachalinense can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Echinophyllum sachalinense

Echinophyllum sachalinense is native to Japan.

Echinophyllum sachalinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinophyllum sachalinense?

Echinophyllum sachalinense

What type of plant is Echinophyllum sachalinense?

Bryophyte

Where is Echinophyllum sachalinense found?

Japan

Species in the Echinophyllum genus

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
James O'Brien (1842-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Brien' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206076: Based on data supplied by Bryonames