Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
1209919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vanden Berghen

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Belg. 46: 24. f. 5 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209257



Common Names

  • Frullania humbertii
  • Humbertii Frullania
  • Humbertii Liverwort


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Description

Frullania humbertii (also called Humbert's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort with a creeping thallus. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania humbertii has small, yellow-green flowers with 4-6 tepals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania humbertii can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Spores can also be sown on a moistened, sterile medium.

Where to Find Frullania humbertii

Frullania humbertii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, especially in the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Frullania humbertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania humbertii?

Frullania humbertii

What is the common name of Frullania humbertii?

Humbert's Leafy Liverwort

Where is Frullania humbertii found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

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

Constant Vanden Berghen (1914-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanden Berghen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210591: Based on data supplied by Bryonames