Frullania patagonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1208182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 46(9): 88. f. a–c 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207520
Common Names
- Patagonian Frullania
- Patagonian Liverwort
- Patagonian Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania patagonica (also called Patagonian Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort that is native to the southern Andes of Argentina and Chile. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on the bark of trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania patagonica is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania patagonica has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania patagonica is a species of liverwort native to Europe. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in wet, shady places. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a moist, peaty soil mix. It can be grown in full sun, but it will need more frequent watering. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Frullania patagonica
Frullania patagonica can be found in moist areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
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: 35208392: Based on data supplied by Bryonames