Frullania tixieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tixieri
ID:
1210198
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 193. f. 1–2 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209536
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Frullania tixieri (also called Tixier's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in moist, shady areas such as in forests, on soil, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania tixieri has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds, and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania tixieri has small yellow flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania tixieri can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out. It can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas and kept moist.
Where to Find Frullania tixieri
Frullania tixieri is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Frullania tixieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania tixieri?
Frullania tixieri
What is the common name of Frullania tixieri?
Tixier's Frullania
Where is Frullania tixieri found?
Frullania tixieri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
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: 35211044: Based on data supplied by Bryonames