Frullania microauriculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microauriculata
ID:
1528306
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verd.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Annales Bryologici. 2: 126. 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013350
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Frullania microauriculata (also called 'Small-Eared Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, dark green liverwort with a leafy thallus and small ears. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and can be found in moist, shady, and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania microauriculata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania microauriculata var. rotundior Verd.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania microauriculata is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green and heart-shaped.
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Frullania microauriculata is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. The plant should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly for best results.
Where to Find Frullania microauriculata
Frullania microauriculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Frullania microauriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania microauriculata?
Frullania microauriculata
What type of plant is Frullania microauriculata?
Frullania microauriculata is a species of liverwort
What is the distribution of Frullania microauriculata?
Frullania microauriculata is distributed in India, Nepal, and China
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: 100456925: Based on data supplied by Bryonames