Frullania moritziana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moritziana
ID:
1198295
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindenb. & Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 782 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197633
Common Names
- Frullania moritziana
- Moritziana Frullania
- Moritziana Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania moritziana (also called Moritz's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania moritziana has been used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania moritziana has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and a four-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania moritziana is a species of liverwort native to the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Frullania moritziana
Frullania moritziana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.
Frullania moritziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania moritziana?
Frullania moritziana
What is the common name of Frullania moritziana?
Moritziana liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania moritziana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
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: 35187215: Based on data supplied by Bryonames