Frullania turfosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turfosa
ID:
1198312
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindenb. & Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 779
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197650
Common Names
- Frullania turfosa
- Turfy Frullania
- Turfy Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania turfosa (also called Turf Frullania, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species with a thallus that is divided into small, rounded lobes and a pale green color. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is often found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania turfosa is a species of liverwort that can be used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums, as well as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania turfosa has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Frullania turfosa can be propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, and the plants should be kept moist at all times. The plants can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium, and should be fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Frullania turfosa
Frullania turfosa is native to Central and South America.
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
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187238: Based on data supplied by Bryonames