Frullania pran-nathii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pran-nathii
ID:
1215186
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Dey & D.K. Singh
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 83: 281 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214524
Common Names
- Frullania pran-nathii
- Pran-nathii Frullania
- Frullania Pran-nathii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania pran-nathii (also called Pran-Nath's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with a single stem and a few branches. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pran-nathii is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania pran-nathii has a small, yellow-green flower with a single anther. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania pran-nathii is a small moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Frullania pran-nathii
Frullania pran-nathii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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
Devendra Kumar Singh (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Singh' in the authors string.
Monalisa Dey (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Dey' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217946: Based on data supplied by Bryonames