Frullania media - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
media
ID:
1203545
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.A. Hodgs.) S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 54: 153 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202883
Common Names
- Frullania media
- Medium Frullania
- Medium Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania media (also called Medium Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with pale green to yellow-green shoots. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania media is an ornamental plant used in rock gardens and as ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania media has small yellow-green flowers with a single female organ. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania media is a species of liverwort native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady environments. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. The thallus should be divided in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Frullania media
Frullania media can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Frullania media FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania media?
Frullania media
What is the common name of Frullania media?
Medium Frullania
Where is Frullania media found?
Frullania media is found in South 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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202222: Based on data supplied by Bryonames