Frullania papillata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillata
ID:
1528378
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 615. 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013390
Common Names
- Frullania papillata
- Papillate Frullania
- Papillate Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania papillata (also called 'Papillate Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania papillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania papillata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania papillata 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 papillata
Frullania papillata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Frullania papillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania papillata?
Frullania papillata
What type of plant is Frullania papillata?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania papillata 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: 100456489: Based on data supplied by Bryonames