Frullania levieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
levieri
ID:
1528267
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 388. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013324
Common Names
- Frullania levieri
- Levieri Liverwort
- Levieri Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania levieri (also called Levier'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 levieri 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
Frullania levieri has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania levieri can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. Spore sowing is best done in the spring. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moistened medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the plants have established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Frullania levieri
Frullania levieri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Frullania levieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania levieri?
Frullania levieri
What is the growth habit of Frullania levieri?
Frullania levieri is a small, cushion-forming liverwort.
What is the distribution of Frullania levieri?
Frullania levieri 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: 100456899: Based on data supplied by Bryonames