Frullania armatifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armatifolia
ID:
1527938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verd.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, sér. 3. 12(1): 61. 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013110
Common Names
- Frullania Armatifolia
- Ferny Moss
- Lace Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania armatifolia (also called the armed-leaved liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania armatifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania armatifolia has small yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and round, with a single, small leaf.
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Frullania armatifolia can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems and replanting them in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Frullania armatifolia
Frullania armatifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Frullania armatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania armatifolia?
Frullania armatifolia
What is the family of Frullania armatifolia?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania armatifolia?
Eastern Australia
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455269: Based on data supplied by Bryonames