Frullania tamsuina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamsuina
ID:
1208676
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 444
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208014
Common Names
- Frullania tamsuina
- Tamsuina Frullania
- Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania tamsuina (also called Tamsui Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant, native to Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania tamsuina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used to create a carpet-like effect in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania tamsuina has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania tamsuina can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilization is not necessary.
Where to Find Frullania tamsuina
Frullania tamsuina is native to East Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Frullania tamsuina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania tamsuina?
Frullania tamsuina
What is the common name of Frullania tamsuina?
Tamsul liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania tamsuina?
It grows on moist rocks and soil in 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208933: Based on data supplied by Bryonames