Frullania teneriffae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teneriffae
ID:
1205332
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F. Weber) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Naturgesch. Eur. Leberm. 3: 239 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204670
Common Names
- Frullania Teneriffae
- Teneriffae Moss
- Teneriffae Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania teneriffae (also called Common Shield-moss, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Plagiochilaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body and a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania teneriffae has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, for the treatment of kidney stones, and as a remedy for fever and rheumatism. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania teneriffae has small, yellowish-green flowers that are usually found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania teneriffae can be propagated by division of the plant, or by sowing spores. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, with temperatures between 15-25°C. The plant prefers a soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5, with a high organic content.
Where to Find Frullania teneriffae
Frullania teneriffae can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.
Frullania teneriffae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania teneriffae?
Frullania teneriffae
What type of plant is Frullania teneriffae?
A liverwort
Where is Frullania teneriffae found?
It is found in the Canary Islands
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.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204608: Based on data supplied by Bryonames