Frullania pocsantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pocsantha
ID:
1210191
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thaithong & S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 3: 149. f. 1, 3: a–d, h–i 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209529
Common Names
- Frullania pocsantha
- Pocsantha Frullania
- Pocsantha's Frullania
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Frullania pocsantha (also called Pocsantha Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in moist, shady areas such as in forests, on soil, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pocsantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania pocsantha is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Frullania pocsantha can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out. It can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas and kept moist.
Where to Find Frullania pocsantha
Frullania pocsantha can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Frullania pocsantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania pocsantha?
Frullania pocsantha
What is the common name of Frullania pocsantha?
Pocsantha Frullania
Where is Frullania pocsantha found?
Frullania pocsantha is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, 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
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: 35211034: Based on data supplied by Bryonames