Frullania giraldiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giraldiana
ID:
1207893
Status:
valid
Authors:
C. Massal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Mem. Accad. Agric. Verona 73(2): 41 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207231
Common Names
- Frullania giraldiana
- Giraldi's Frullania
- Giraldi's Leafy Liverwort
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Frullania giraldiana (also called Girald's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a creeping stem and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania giraldiana is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, as well as for erosion control in gardens and landscapes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania giraldiana var. handelii (Verd.) S. Hatt.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania giraldiana has small yellow flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Frullania giraldiana is a small, low-growing, evergreen liverwort. It is native to Europe and Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or spore in spring. The spores should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Frullania giraldiana
Frullania giraldiana is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
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
Caro Benigno Massalongo (1852-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Massal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208067: Based on data supplied by Bryonames