Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
yakushimensis
ID:
1209264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Horik.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 30: 70 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208602

Common Names

  • Hattoria yakushimensis
  • Yakushima Hattoria
  • Yakushima Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Hattoria yakushimensis (also called 'Yakushima Hattoria', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is a small-sized moss, growing to a height of 1-2 cm. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as on the ground in forests, or on rocks near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hattoria yakushimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hattoria yakushimensis flower is small and yellow-green in color. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Where to Find Hattoria yakushimensis

Hattoria yakushimensis is native to Japan and the Ryukyu Islands.

Species in the Hattoria genus

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Yoshiwo Horikawa (1902-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horik.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209642: Based on data supplied by Bryonames