Frullania obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
1204172
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 8: 97. f. 3 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203510
Common Names
- Frullania Obovata
- Obovata Frullania
- Obovata Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania obovata (also called Frullania obovata, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species, typically growing up to 1 cm in height. It is native to Tanzania, and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It has a yellow-green color and a glossy surface.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania obovata is used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania obovata is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, spherical capsule. The seedling is a small, light green, heart-shaped leaf.
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Cultivation and propagation of Frullania obovata is best done through division of the plant or by sowing spores. Division of the plant should be done in the spring or fall. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Frullania obovata
Frullania obovata can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Frullania obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania obovata?
Frullania obovata
What is the common name of Frullania obovata?
Oval Frullania
Where is Frullania obovata found?
Frullania obovata is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202987: Based on data supplied by Bryonames