Frullania lepida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepida
ID:
1202901
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & Piippo
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 133: 48. f. 4, 7 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202239
Common Names
- Frullania lepida
- Lepida Frullania
- Lepida Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania lepida (also called Lepida Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial liverwort with a flattened thallus and a single row of cells. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania lepida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania lepida has small, yellow-green flowers with seventeen perianth lobes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania lepida is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soil. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best grown in a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Where to Find Frullania lepida
Frullania lepida can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Frullania lepida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania lepida?
Frullania lepida
What type of plant is Frullania lepida?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania lepida found?
Frullania lepida is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia
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.
Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201364: Based on data supplied by Bryonames