Frullania ptychantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptychantha
ID:
1207876
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 19: 257
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207214
Common Names
- Frullania ptychantha
- Tiny-flowered Frullania
- Tiny-flowered Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania ptychantha (also called Ptychanthous Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a creeping stem and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania ptychantha is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, as well as for erosion control in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania ptychantha has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania ptychantha is a small, low-growing, evergreen liverwort. It is native to Europe and Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or spore in spring. The spores should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Frullania ptychantha
Frullania ptychantha is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Frullania ptychantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania ptychantha?
Frullania ptychantha
What is the common name of Frullania ptychantha?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Frullania ptychantha?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208040: Based on data supplied by Bryonames