Frullania svihlana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
svihlana
ID:
1203239
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 54: 180. f. 72 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202577
Common Names
- Svihlana Frullania
- Svihlana Liverwort
- Svihlana Leafy Liverwort
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Frullania svihlana (also called Svihl's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and prefers humid habitats such as moist soil, mossy rocks, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania svihlana has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania svihlana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. Its seedlings have a single, rounded leaf with a small notch at the tip.
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Frullania svihlana is a moss that can be propagated by spore sowing or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be grown in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Spores should be sown in spring or summer on a moist, sterile, peat-based compost and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Frullania svihlana
Frullania svihlana can be found in the eastern Mediterranean region, from Turkey to Israel.
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: 35201833: Based on data supplied by Bryonames