Frullania tenuirostris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuirostris
ID:
1528547
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 462. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013504
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania tenuirostris (also called Thin-beaked Leaf Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy, green liverwort. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in damp, shady habitats such as woods, cliffs, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania tenuirostris has been used as a food source by some indigenous peoples, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania tenuirostris has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, round and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania tenuirostris can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Frullania tenuirostris
Frullania tenuirostris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Frullania tenuirostris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania tenuirostris?
Frullania tenuirostris
What type of plant is Frullania tenuirostris?
Frullania tenuirostris is a species of liverwort
Where is Frullania tenuirostris found?
Frullania tenuirostris is found in Mexico
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: 100456583: Based on data supplied by Bryonames