Frullania letestui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
1210184
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vanden Berghen
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Belg. 46: 38. f. 9 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209522
Common Names
- Frullania letestui
- Letestu's Frullania
- Letestui Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania letestui (also called Letestu's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in moist, shady areas such as in forests, on soil, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania letestui is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania letestui is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Frullania letestui
Frullania letestui can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Frullania letestui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania letestui?
Frullania letestui
What is the common name of Frullania letestui?
Letestu's Frullania
Where is Frullania letestui found?
Frullania letestui is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, 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
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: 35211022: Based on data supplied by Bryonames