Frullania hainanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1204579
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & P.J. Lin
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 61: 307. f. 1 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203917
Common Names
- Frullania hainanensis
- Hainan Frullania
- Hainan Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania hainanensis (also called Frullania hainanensis, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is typically 1-2 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania hainanensis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania hainanensis has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are brown and ovoid. Its seedlings have a single, oblong leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania hainanensis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. It can also be grown on a moss pole or on a piece of bark. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania hainanensis
Frullania hainanensis is native to the tropical regions of China.
Frullania hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania hainanensis?
Frullania hainanensis
What is the family of Frullania hainanensis?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania hainanensis?
Hainan, China
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.
Pan(g) Juan Lin (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Lin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203563: Based on data supplied by Bryonames