Frullania trigona - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trigona
ID:
1528567
Status:
valid
Authors:
L. Clark, Jovet-Ast & Frye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 50(1): 52. 1947
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013522
Common Names
- Frullania trigona
- Trigona Moss
- Trigona Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania trigona (also called Trigona 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 trigona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas. The plant is known to be drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania trigona 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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Frullania trigona 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 trigona
Frullania trigona can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Frullania trigona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania trigona?
Frullania trigona
What type of plant is Frullania trigona?
Frullania trigona is a species of liverwort
Where is Frullania trigona found?
Frullania trigona 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: 100456595: Based on data supplied by Bryonames