Frullania alternans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternans
ID:
1210311
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 430 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209649
Common Names
- Frullania alternans
- Alternate Frullania
- Alternate Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania alternans (also called Alternating liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a single, upright stem. It is native to North America and is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania alternans is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania alternans has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania alternans is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring, when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing can be done in the fall or spring, but the spores must be kept moist and in a shaded area. The spores will germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Frullania alternans
Frullania alternans can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores.
Frullania alternans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania alternans?
Frullania alternans
What type of plant is Frullania alternans?
Liverwort
Where is Frullania alternans found?
Eastern North America
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211225: Based on data supplied by Bryonames