Frullania microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1205338
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gottsche) Pearson
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 328 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204676
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Frullania microphylla (also called Common Shield-moss, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Plagiochilaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body and a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania microphylla has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, for the treatment of kidney stones, and as a remedy for fever and rheumatism. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania microphylla has small, yellowish-green flowers that are usually found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania microphylla can be propagated by division of the plant, or by sowing spores. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, with temperatures between 15-25°C. The plant prefers a soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5, with a high organic content.
Where to Find Frullania microphylla
Frullania microphylla can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.
Frullania microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania microphylla?
Frullania microphylla
What type of plant is Frullania microphylla?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania microphylla found?
It is found in Europe, North America, 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
William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204614: Based on data supplied by Bryonames