Frullania falciloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falciloba
ID:
1528117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Novarum et Minus Cognitarum Stirpium Pugillus. 8: 20. 1844
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013227
Common Names
- Frullania Falciloba
- Liverwort
- Frullania Moss
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Frullania falciloba (also called 'Falciloba Frullania', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is a small, green, thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania falciloba 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 falciloba is a small, pale greenish-yellow flower with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania falciloba is a small, delicate liverwort that is found growing on rocks and tree trunks in shaded, moist, and humid areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, and nutrient-poor medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 10-20°C. Division of the plant can be done by carefully separating the thalli and replanting them in a moist and nutrient-poor medium.
Where to Find Frullania falciloba
Frullania falciloba can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania falciloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania falciloba?
Frullania falciloba
What is the family of Frullania falciloba?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania falciloba?
Brazil
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: 100386738: Based on data supplied by Bryonames