Frullania heinrichsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heinrichsii
ID:
1528179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gradst., Espinoza-Prieto & J.J. Atwood
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. 40(2): 69. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013267
Common Names
- Frullania heinrichsii
- Heinrichsii Liverwort
- Heinrich's Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania heinrichsii (also called Heinrich's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort with a creeping stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and it grows in moist, shady places such as in forests, along streams, and in moist rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania heinrichsii 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 heinrichsii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania heinrichsii 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 heinrichsii
Frullania heinrichsii can be found in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, as well as in the Caribbean and in the Azores.
Frullania heinrichsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania heinrichsii?
Frullania heinrichsii
What is the natural habitat of Frullania heinrichsii?
Frullania heinrichsii is found in moist forests in Mexico.
What is the conservation status of Frullania heinrichsii?
Frullania heinrichsii 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: 100476874: Based on data supplied by Bryonames