Frullania asagrayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asagrayana
ID:
1197511
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 18: 13 1842
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196849
Common Names
- Frullania asagrayana
- Asagray Frullania
- Asagray Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania asagrayana (also called Asagrayan Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a velvety texture. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania asagrayana is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania asagrayana has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania asagrayana is a liverwort that is propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by division or by layering.
Where to Find Frullania asagrayana
Frullania asagrayana can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in Mexico.
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
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186125: Based on data supplied by Bryonames