Frullania contracta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contracta
ID:
1528019
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 469. 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013171
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Frullania contracta (also called 'Contracted Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort species with a thalloid growth form. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania contracta has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.
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Frullania contracta 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 once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania contracta
Frullania contracta can be found in the moist, temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania contracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania contracta?
Frullania contracta
What is the common name of Frullania contracta?
N/A
What type of plant is Frullania contracta?
Liverwort
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: 100456764: Based on data supplied by Bryonames