Frullania planifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolia
ID:
1210891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 337 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210229
Common Names
- Frullania planifolia
- Planar Liverwort
- Planar Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania planifolia (also called Frullania tamarisci, among many other common names) is a small, moss-like liverwort with a flattened stem and two rows of leaves. It is native to Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania planifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania planifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania planifolia is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. To cultivate, sow spores on moist, nutrient-rich soil in a shady area. To propagate, divide existing mats of moss or use stem cuttings. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Frullania planifolia
Frullania planifolia can be found in Europe and North America.
Frullania planifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania planifolia?
Frullania planifolia
What type of plant is Frullania planifolia?
A liverwort
What is the distribution of Frullania planifolia?
It is found in North 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212070: Based on data supplied by Bryonames