Frullania cranialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cranialis
ID:
1528030
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 3): 419. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013176
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania cranialis (also called cranial liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of small, thalloid liverwort. It is found in East Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania cranialis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania cranialis 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 cranialis can be propagated by division or by spores. It should be grown in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It should be kept in a cool, moist, and well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the plant.
Where to Find Frullania cranialis
Frullania cranialis can be found in the moist, temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania cranialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania cranialis?
Frullania cranialis
What is the common name of Frullania cranialis?
Cranial Leafy Liverwort
Where is Frullania cranialis found?
Frullania cranialis 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: 100462515: Based on data supplied by Bryonames