Frullania gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1202931
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reinw., Blume & Nees) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 13 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202269
Common Names
- Gracilis Frullania
- Gracilis Frullania Leafy Liverwort
- Gracilis Frullania Shield-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania gracilis (also called Slender Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania gracilis var. brevior Gottsche, Lindenb. & NeesFrullania gracilis var. vittata S. Hatt.
Frullania gracilis sub. zennoskei S. Hatt. & Thaithong
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania gracilis has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Frullania gracilis can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a terrarium with high humidity and indirect light. The soil should be kept moist and the temperature should be between 10-20°C.
Where to Find Frullania gracilis
Frullania gracilis is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201407: Based on data supplied by Bryonames