Frullania prominula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prominula
ID:
1203531
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & Streimann
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 59: 112. f. 6 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202869
Common Names
- Frullania prominula
- Prominula Frullania
- Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania prominula (also called Prominula Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with pale green to yellow-green shoots. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania prominula is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania prominula has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania prominula is a species of liverwort native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady environments. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. The thallus should be divided in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Frullania prominula
Frullania prominula can be found in the eastern Mediterranean region, from Turkey to Israel.
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
Heinar Streimann (1938-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Streimann' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202206: Based on data supplied by Bryonames