Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
mammillosa
ID:
1210185

Status:
valid

Authors:
S. Hatt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 43: 424. f. 10 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209523



Common Names

  • Frullania mammillosa
  • Mammillose Frullania
  • Mammillosa Frullania


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Description

Frullania mammillosa (also called Mammillose 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 mammillosa 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 mammillosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania mammillosa can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out. It can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas and kept moist.

Where to Find Frullania mammillosa

Frullania mammillosa can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Frullania mammillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania mammillosa?

Frullania mammillosa

What is the common name of Frullania mammillosa?

Mammillose Frullania

Where is Frullania mammillosa found?

Frullania mammillosa 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

Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames