Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
heteromorpha
ID:
1528181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Die Forschungsreise S.M.S. Gazelle. 4(Lebermoose): 38. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013269



Common Names

  • Frullania heteromorpha
  • Heteromorpha Liverwort
  • Unequal Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Frullania heteromorpha (also called Heteromorphic 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 heteromorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania heteromorpha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania heteromorpha 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 heteromorpha

Frullania heteromorpha can be found in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, as well as in the Caribbean and in the Azores.

Frullania heteromorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania heteromorpha?

Frullania heteromorpha

What is the natural habitat of Frullania heteromorpha?

Frullania heteromorpha is found in moist forests in Mexico.

What is the conservation status of Frullania heteromorpha?

Frullania heteromorpha 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: 100456847: Based on data supplied by Bryonames