Frullania remotidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remotidens
ID:
1203222
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 51: 257. f. 3–4 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202560
Common Names
- Remotidens Frullania
- Remotidens Liverwort
- Remotidens Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania remotidens (also called 'Distant-toothed Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic liverwort with a flattened, ribbon-like thallus. It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found growing on tree trunks and branches in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania remotidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania remotidens has small yellowish-green flowers with a single whorl of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf with a single vein.
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Frullania remotidens can be propagated by spores or gemmae. It prefers moist, shaded habitats and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a mixture of peat and sand. It should be kept in a humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Frullania remotidens
Frullania remotidens is native to South America.
Frullania remotidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania remotidens?
Frullania remotidens
What type of plant is Frullania remotidens?
Leafy liverwort
Where is Frullania remotidens found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201811: Based on data supplied by Bryonames