Frullania longistipula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longistipula
ID:
1213422
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 30: 199 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212760
Common Names
- Frullania longistipula
- Long-stalked Frullania
- Frullania Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania longistipula (also called Long-Stemmed Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, thin, and delicate liverwort species. It is typically found in damp, shady places and is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It has a thin, lacy appearance with small, rounded leaves and a long, stem-like structure.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania longistipula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is also used in the production of medicines and cosmetics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania longistipula var. apiculata Demaret & Vanden BerghenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania longistipula has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Frullania longistipula is an evergreen, cushion-forming liverwort. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shaded areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by division of the cushion or by spores.
Where to Find Frullania longistipula
Frullania longistipula can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Frullania longistipula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania longistipula?
Frullania longistipula
What is the common name of Frullania longistipula?
Long-stalked liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania longistipula?
Frullania longistipula is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing on rocks and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
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: 35215381: Based on data supplied by Bryonames