Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
ringens
ID:
1200986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 17 1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200324



Common Names

  • Frullania ringens
  • Ringens Moss
  • Ringens Leafy Moss


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Description

Frullania ringens (also called 'Ringed liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as on rocks, logs, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania ringens has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single ovary and three stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania ringens can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment and a substrate of humus-rich soil. The plant should be kept in a temperature range of 10-20°C and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Frullania ringens

Frullania ringens can be found in South America.

Frullania ringens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania ringens?

Frullania ringens

What is the common name of Frullania ringens?

Ringed Frullania

What is the family of Frullania ringens?

Frullaniaceae

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191091: Based on data supplied by Bryonames