Frullania hicksiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hicksiae
ID:
1203583
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 5: 182. f. 3 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202921
Common Names
- Frullania hicksiae
- Hicks' Frullania
- Hicks Frullania
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Frullania hicksiae (also called 'Hicks' Liverwort' and 'Hicks' Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania hicksiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania hicksiae for. litoralis S. Hatt.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania hicksiae has small yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.
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Frullania hicksiae is a tropical epiphytic liverwort that is found in moist and shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thalli. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. It requires a well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Frullania hicksiae
Frullania hicksiae is found in the tropical regions of South America.
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202270: Based on data supplied by Bryonames