Frullania tibetica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1528554
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mamontov & J.J. Atwood
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Novon. 29: 306. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013509
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania tibetica (also called Tibetica Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in the temperate regions of South America, including Chile, Argentina, and Peru. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as moist forests, and is often found in the crevices of rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania tibetica 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 tibetica has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania tibetica 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 tibetica
Frullania tibetica can be found in Central and South Asia, from India to China.
Frullania tibetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania tibetica?
Frullania tibetica
What type of plant is Frullania tibetica?
Frullania tibetica is a species of liverwort
Where is Frullania tibetica found?
Frullania tibetica is found in Tibet
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: 100521116: Based on data supplied by Bryonames