Frullania gigantea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
1205182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 467 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204520
Common Names
- Frullania
- Gigantea
- Gigantea Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania gigantea (also called 'Giant Liverwort', among many other common names) is a large, tufted liverwort with ovate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania gigantea has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small and black and have a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania gigantea is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and is well-drained. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Frullania gigantea
Frullania gigantea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Frullania gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania gigantea?
Frullania gigantea
What type of plant is Frullania gigantea?
A liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania gigantea?
It is found in humid and shady 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204392: Based on data supplied by Bryonames