Frullania pullei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pullei
ID:
1528420
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verd.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea. 14: 542. 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013418
Common Names
- Frullania pullei
- Pulle's Frullania
- Pullei Frullania
Searching for Frullania pullei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania pullei (also called Pulle's Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, dark green liverwort with a creeping thallus and a few upright branches. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in humid, shady areas of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pullei 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 pullei has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Searching for Frullania pullei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania pullei 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 pullei
Frullania pullei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Frullania pullei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania pullei?
Frullania pullei
What type of plant is Frullania pullei?
Frullania pullei is a species of liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Frullania pullei?
Frullania pullei 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: 100456510: Based on data supplied by Bryonames