Frullania rostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
1208184
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 445 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207522
Common Names
- Beaked Frullania
- Beaked Liverwort
- Beaked Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania rostrata (also called Common Frog-liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thalloid body, meaning it lacks a stem and leaves, and is composed of a single layer of cells. It is found in moist, shady habitats and is native to Europe, North America, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania rostrata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania rostrata is a species of liverwort native to Europe. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in wet, shady places. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a moist, peaty soil mix. It can be grown in full sun, but it will need more frequent watering. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Frullania rostrata
Frullania rostrata can be found in moist areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208394: Based on data supplied by Bryonames