Frullania fuegiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuegiana
ID:
1528134
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 428. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013239
Common Names
- Frullania Fuegiana
- Liverwort
- Frullania Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania fuegiana (also called Fuegian liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with green, yellow, or reddish-brown thalli. It is native to South America and is found in wet, shaded areas such as forests and stream banks. It is also found in moist, shady areas in the Pacific Northwest.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania fuegiana has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania fuegiana 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 fuegiana 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 fuegiana
Frullania fuegiana can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania fuegiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania fuegiana?
Frullania fuegiana
What is the family of Frullania fuegiana?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania fuegiana?
Argentina
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: 100456821: Based on data supplied by Bryonames