Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
cornuta
ID:
1204337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 467 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203675



Common Names

  • Cornuta Frullania
  • Cornuta Liverwort
  • Cornuta Moss


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Description

Frullania cornuta (also called Horned frullania, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe, and grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania cornuta has small, yellow-green flowers that are found in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania cornuta is a small, cushion-forming liverwort native to the humid forests of tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Frullania cornuta

Frullania cornuta can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Frullania cornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania cornuta?

Frullania cornuta

What is the common name of Frullania cornuta?

Horned Frullania

What type of plant is Frullania cornuta?

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,