Frullania meridana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridana
ID:
1528299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Species Hepathicarum. 4: 500. 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013345
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania meridana (also called 'Merida's Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, dark green liverwort with a leafy thallus. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and can be found in moist, shady, and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania meridana has been used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat skin diseases, and as a diuretic. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania meridana 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 meridana 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 meridana
Frullania meridana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Frullania meridana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania meridana?
Frullania meridana
What is the common name of Frullania meridana?
Meridana liverwort
Where is Frullania meridana found?
Frullania meridana is found in the Mediterranean region
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: 100379022: Based on data supplied by Bryonames