Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiculiforme
ID:
1209048
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Kruijer
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 13: 105 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208386
Common Names
- Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme
- Fern-like Dendrohypopterygium
- Fern Dendrohypopterygium
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Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme (also called 'Fern-Like Dendrohypopterygium', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Dendrohypopterygiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme 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
Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme has small, yellowish flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme is native to Chile and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme?
Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme
What is the common name of Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme?
Filiculiforme's Dendrohypopterygium
What is the habitat of Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands
Species in the Dendrohypopterygium genus
Species in the Hypopterygiaceae family
Arbusculohypopterygium arbuscula, Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum, Catharomnion ciliatum, Cyathophorum adiantum, Cyathophorum africanum, Cyathophorum bulbosum, Cyathophorum spinosum, Cyathophorum tahitense, Dendrocyathophorum decolyi, Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme, Hypopterygium hookerianum, Hypopterygium didictyon, Hypopterygium discolor, Hypopterygium flavolimbatum, Hypopterygium rotulatum, Hypopterygium sandwicense, Hypopterygium tamarisci, Hypopterygium vriesei, Hypopterygium lutescens, Hypopterygium elatum, Hypopterygium parvifolium, Hypopterygium obstusum, Lopidium concinnum, Lopidium nematosum, Lopidium struthiopteris,
References
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Johannes Derek Kruijer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruijer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209382: Based on data supplied by Bryonames