Frullania pariharii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pariharii
ID:
1210390
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & Thaithong
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol. 53: 130 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209728
Common Names
- Frullania pariharii
- Pariharii Frullania
- Frullania Moss
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Frullania pariharii (also called Parihari's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming plant with a yellow-green thallus. It is native to the Caribbean region, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pariharii is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania pariharii for. intermedia S. Hatt. & ThaithongFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania pariharii has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Frullania pariharii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with a pH of 4.5-6.5. It prefers a substrate of soil, sand, and peat moss.
Where to Find Frullania pariharii
Frullania pariharii is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests of South America.
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
Obchant Thaithong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thaithong' in the authors string.
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: 35211338: Based on data supplied by Bryonames