Frullania fragilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilifolia
ID:
1205340
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taylor) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 437 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204678
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Frullania fragilifolia (also called Common Shield-moss, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Plagiochilaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body and a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania fragilifolia has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, for the treatment of kidney stones, and as a remedy for fever and rheumatism. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania fragilifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are usually found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania fragilifolia can be propagated by division of the plant, or by sowing spores. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, with temperatures between 15-25°C. The plant prefers a soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5, with a high organic content.
Where to Find Frullania fragilifolia
Frullania fragilifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Frullania fragilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania fragilifolia?
Frullania fragilifolia
What type of plant is Frullania fragilifolia?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania fragilifolia found?
It is found in Europe and 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204616: Based on data supplied by Bryonames