Frullania calcarifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarifera
ID:
1205356
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 5: 241 1887
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204694
Common Names
- Frullania calcarifera
- Calcarifera Frullania
- Frullania Calcarifera Moss
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Frullania calcarifera (also called Calcareous Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is most commonly seen in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania calcarifera has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, for the treatment of kidney stones, and as a remedy for fever and rheumatism. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania calcarifera has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Frullania calcarifera is a small, evergreen liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a potting mix. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet and to fertilize occasionally with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady area, but it needs to be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Frullania calcarifera
Frullania calcarifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Frullania calcarifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania calcarifera?
Frullania calcarifera
What type of plant is Frullania calcarifera?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania calcarifera found?
It is found in Europe, North America, 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204635: Based on data supplied by Bryonames