Frullania gibbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibbosa
ID:
1198287
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 411 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197625
Common Names
- Frullania gibbosa
- Gibbosa Frullania
- Gibbosa Star Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania gibbosa (also called Gibbous Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania gibbosa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used as a food source by some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania gibbosa has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania gibbosa is a species of liverwort native to the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Frullania gibbosa
Frullania gibbosa can be found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania gibbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania gibbosa?
Frullania gibbosa
What is the common name of Frullania gibbosa?
Gibbosa liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania gibbosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187206: Based on data supplied by Bryonames