Frullania atrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrata
ID:
1198271
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Nees ex Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 13 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197609
Common Names
- Frullania atrata
- Atrata Frullania
- Atrata Star Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania atrata (also called Black Frullania, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species with a thallus that is divided into small, rounded lobes and a black color. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is often found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania atrata is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used as a food source by some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania atrata has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Frullania atrata can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is best grown in a potting mix that is rich in organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant in the morning to allow the leaves to dry before nightfall.
Where to Find Frullania atrata
Frullania atrata can be found in the Americas, Europe, and 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
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187187: Based on data supplied by Bryonames