Frullania appalachiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appalachiana
ID:
1204296
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 366 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203634
Common Names
- Frullania Appalachian
- Appalachian Moss
- Frullania Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania appalachiana (also called Appalachian liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania appalachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania appalachiana is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure with a single, central stalk. The seed is a small, black, roundish structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, pale green, and have a single, central stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania appalachiana is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It is best grown in moist, shady environments with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Frullania appalachiana
Frullania appalachiana can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Frullania appalachiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania appalachiana?
Frullania appalachiana
What is the family of Frullania appalachiana?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania appalachiana?
Tropical Asia
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
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203142: Based on data supplied by Bryonames