Frullania pycnantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnantha
ID:
1528425
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum: 411. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013423
Common Names
- Frullania pycnantha
- Pycnantha Frullania
- Thick-Flowered Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania pycnantha (also called Pycnanthous Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is an erect, thallose liverwort with a single layer of cells, and its thallus is usually less than 1 cm wide. It is native to China, and it is found in moist, shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania pycnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It has a low-growing habit and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania pycnantha has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania pycnantha 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 pycnantha
Frullania pycnantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Frullania pycnantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania pycnantha?
Frullania pycnantha
What type of plant is Frullania pycnantha?
Frullania pycnantha is a species of liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Frullania pycnantha?
Frullania pycnantha 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: 100386740: Based on data supplied by Bryonames