Frullania nigricaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigricaulis
ID:
1528348
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reinw., Blume & Nees) Nees
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum: 457. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013374
Common Names
- Frullania nigricaulis
- Black-Stemmed Frullania
- Black-Stemmed Liverwort
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Frullania nigricaulis (also called 'Nigricaulis liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania nigricaulis has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania nigricaulis var. elongata Verd.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania nigricaulis is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Frullania nigricaulis can be propagated by division of the plant, or by sowing spores. Cultivation of this plant requires moist, well-drained soil and a shady location. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Frullania nigricaulis
Frullania nigricaulis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Frullania nigricaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania nigricaulis?
Frullania nigricaulis
What type of plant is Frullania nigricaulis?
Frullania nigricaulis is a species of liverwort
What is the distribution of Frullania nigricaulis?
Frullania nigricaulis 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: 100457564: Based on data supplied by Bryonames