Frullania hebridensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hebridensis
ID:
1528178
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 469. 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013266
Common Names
- Frullania hebridensis
- Hebridensis Liverwort
- Hebridean Liverwort
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Frullania hebridensis (also called 'Hebridean Frullania', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is a small, green, thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania hebridensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania hebridensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, round leaf.
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Frullania hebridensis can be propagated by division of the plant or by sowing the spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Frullania hebridensis
Frullania hebridensis can be found in the Hebrides Islands in Scotland.
Frullania hebridensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania hebridensis?
Frullania hebridensis
What is the natural habitat of Frullania hebridensis?
Frullania hebridensis is found in moist forests in the Hebrides.
What is the conservation status of Frullania hebridensis?
Frullania hebridensis is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456845: Based on data supplied by Bryonames