Frullania obtusangula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusangula
ID:
1528359
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hentschel & von Konrat
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 220(2): 137. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013378
Common Names
- Frullania obtusangula
- Blunt-Angled Frullania
- Blunt-Angled Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania obtusangula (also called 'Obtusangula 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 obtusangula 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania obtusangula 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 obtusangula 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 obtusangula
Frullania obtusangula can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Frullania obtusangula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania obtusangula?
Frullania obtusangula
What type of plant is Frullania obtusangula?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania obtusangula found?
In tropical and subtropical regions
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: 100436838: Based on data supplied by Bryonames