Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
monocera
ID:
1203890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 418 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203228



Common Names

  • Frullania monocera
  • Monocera Frullania
  • Monocera Moss


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Description

Frullania monocera (also called One-horned Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species that grows in a rosette-like pattern. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, and is found in temperate and tropical regions, typically in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania monocera is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frullania monocera var. acutiloba (Mitt.) Hentschel & von Konrat
Frullania monocera var. depauperata S. Hatt.
Frullania monocera var. schiffneri (Verd.) S. Hatt.
Frullania monocera var. subhampeana (E.A. Hodgs.) Hentschel & von Konrat
Frullania monocera var. undulata (Kamim.) Hentschel & von Konrat

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 4 tepals. Seed: small, dark brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania monocera is a tropical species native to South America. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a terrarium or in an aquarium with a water level of at least 5 cm.

Where to Find Frullania monocera

Frullania monocera is native to 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' 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: 35202659: Based on data supplied by Bryonames