Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
ecklonii
ID:
1202946

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


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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.

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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,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201427: Based on data supplied by Bryonames