Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 413 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202284
Common Names
- Ecklonii Frullania
- Ecklonii Frullania Leafy Liverwort
- Ecklonii Frullania Shield-moss
Description
Frullania ecklonii (also called Ecklon's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania ecklonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania ecklonii var. robustior Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Frullania ecklonii var. rufescens Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Frullania ecklonii var. tenerior (Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees) Sim
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania ecklonii has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania ecklonii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady, and acidic soils. It is also tolerant of drought and can survive in dry soils.
Where to Find Frullania ecklonii
Frullania ecklonii is native to South Africa.
Frullania ecklonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania ecklonii?
Frullania ecklonii
What is the family of Frullania ecklonii?
Frullaniaceae
What is the common name of Frullania ecklonii?
Ecklon's Leafcup
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,