Frullania elephantum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elephantum
ID:
1210176
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 43: 416. f. 5–6 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209514
Common Names
- Frullania elephantum
- Elephant Frullania
- Elephantum Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania elephantum (also called Elephant's leafy liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, thalloid liverwort. It is native to Africa, and is found in moist, shady forests, often on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania elephantum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania elephantum is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania elephantum is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Frullania elephantum
Frullania elephantum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Frullania elephantum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania elephantum?
Frullania elephantum
What is the common name of Frullania elephantum?
Elephant Frullania
Where is Frullania elephantum found?
Frullania elephantum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, 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
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: 35211005: Based on data supplied by Bryonames