Frullania sinskeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinskeana
ID:
1203552
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J. Engel & B.C. Tan
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 60: 335 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202890
Common Names
- Frullania sinskeana
- Sinskeana Frullania
- Sinskeana Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania sinskeana (also called Sinske's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with pale green to yellow-green shoots. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania sinskeana is an ornamental plant used in rock gardens and as ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania sinskeana has small yellow-green flowers with a single female organ. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania sinskeana is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady forests, grasslands, and wetlands. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. To propagate by spore dispersal, collect the spores from the sporophyte and spread them over a moist, shady area. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Frullania sinskeana
Frullania sinskeana is found in the tropical regions of South America.
Frullania sinskeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania sinskeana?
Frullania sinskeana
What is the common name of Frullania sinskeana?
Sinske's Frullania
Where is Frullania sinskeana found?
Frullania sinskeana is found in South America
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
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202231: Based on data supplied by Bryonames