Frullania laetevirens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetevirens
ID:
1528251
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe ex Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 3): 420. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013311
Common Names
- Frullania laetevirens
- Laetevirens Liverwort
- Laetevirens Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania laetevirens (also called Bright-green Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, light green liverwort with a creeping thallus and a few upright branches. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in humid, shady areas of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania laetevirens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade and shelter for other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania laetevirens is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green and heart-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania laetevirens is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. The plant should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly for best results.
Where to Find Frullania laetevirens
Frullania laetevirens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Frullania laetevirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania laetevirens?
Frullania laetevirens
What is the growth habit of Frullania laetevirens?
Frullania laetevirens is a small, cushion-forming liverwort.
What is the distribution of Frullania laetevirens?
Frullania laetevirens is distributed in Europe, Asia, and North 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456887: Based on data supplied by Bryonames