Frullania globosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globosa
ID:
1203490
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & Streimann
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 59: 107. f. 4 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202828
Common Names
- Frullania globosa
- Globose Frullania
- Globose Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania globosa (also called Globose liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, thalloid liverwort species that grows in rosette-like tufts. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats in woodlands, forests, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in horticulture as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania globosa has small, yellow-green flowers that are unisexual and are borne in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Frullania globosa can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania globosa
Frullania globosa can be found in tropical Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Frullania globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania globosa?
Frullania globosa
What is the common name of Frullania globosa?
Frullania
What is the family of Frullania globosa?
Frullaniaceae
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
Heinar Streimann (1938-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Streimann' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202157: Based on data supplied by Bryonames