Frullania pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
1528418
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Revue Bryologique et Lichénologique. 23(1–2): 60. 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013416
Common Names
- Frullania pulchella
- Pretty Frullania
- Pulchella Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania pulchella (also called 'Pulchell's liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pulchella has been used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It also has been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania pulchella has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania pulchella can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requirements include partial shade, moist soil, and a temperature range of 10-25°C (50-77°F). It is best to keep the soil slightly moist and avoid letting it dry out completely.
Where to Find Frullania pulchella
Frullania pulchella can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Frullania pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania pulchella?
Frullania pulchella
What type of plant is Frullania pulchella?
Frullania pulchella is a species of liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Frullania pulchella?
Frullania pulchella is found in moist, shady habitats in temperate regions
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: 100456508: Based on data supplied by Bryonames