Frullania leana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leana
ID:
1528263
Status:
valid
Authors:
Austin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 21(4): 227. 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013320
Common Names
- Frullania leana
- Leana Liverwort
- Leana Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania leana (also called Leana's Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, dark 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 leana 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 leana 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 leana 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 leana
Frullania leana can be found in South Africa.
Frullania leana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania leana?
Frullania leana
What is the growth habit of Frullania leana?
Frullania leana is a small, cushion-forming liverwort.
What is the distribution of Frullania leana?
Frullania leana 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: 100456895: Based on data supplied by Bryonames