Frullania dispar - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dispar
ID:
1528072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 3): 429. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013206
Common Names
- Frullania dispar
- Disparate Liverwort
- Unequal Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania dispar (also called the variable liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania dispar has been used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems. It has also been used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania dispar is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green calyx and a yellowish-green corolla. The seed of Frullania dispar is small, round and black. The seedlings of Frullania dispar are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Frullania dispar can be propagated by spores or by division of larger plants. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania dispar
Frullania dispar can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Frullania dispar FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania dispar?
Frullania dispar
What type of plant is Frullania dispar?
Liverwort
What is the distribution of Frullania dispar?
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456794: Based on data supplied by Bryonames