Frullania steereana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steereana
ID:
1202994
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 553. f. 6 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202332
Common Names
- Frullania steereana
- Steereana Liverwort
- Steereana Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania steereana (also called Steere's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is native to South Africa and grows in wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania steereana is a species of liverwort that is used in horticulture as a decorative plant for aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to help filter out pollutants from water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania steereana has small yellow flowers with 6 petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania steereana is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is easily propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, moss-based compost and kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Frullania steereana
Frullania steereana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Frullania steereana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania steereana?
Frullania steereana
What is the common name of Frullania steereana?
Steere's liverwort
What type of environment does Frullania steereana prefer?
Moist and shady areas
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: 35201489: Based on data supplied by Bryonames