Frullania cristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
1204471
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 49: 165. f. 250 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203809
Common Names
- Frullania cristata
- Crested Frullania
- Crested Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Frullania cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania cristata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single ovary. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania cristata is a small, evergreen, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Frullania cristata
Frullania cristata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Frullania cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania cristata?
Frullania cristata
What type of plant is Frullania cristata?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania cristata found?
It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203401: Based on data supplied by Bryonames