Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
hattorii
ID:
1212202

Status:
valid

Authors:
von Konrat & Braggins

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 41: 56 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211540



Common Names

  • Frullania hattorii
  • Hattor's Frullania
  • Hattor's Liverwort


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Description

Frullania hattorii (also called Frullania hattorii, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in moist habitats such as streams, swamps, and seepages. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a flattened thallus and small, rounded lobes.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania hattorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania hattorii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, heart-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania hattorii is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows in humid tropical forests. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat and sand. The potting mix should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two to three months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Frullania hattorii

Frullania hattorii is native to the tropical forests of Japan.

Frullania hattorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania hattorii?

Frullania hattorii

What type of plant is Frullania hattorii?

Frullania hattorii is a liverwort.

Where does Frullania hattorii grow?

Frullania hattorii grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

John Edward Braggins (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braggins' in the authors string.
Matthew Jonathan von Konrat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'von Konrat' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213903: Based on data supplied by Bryonames