Frullania uleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uleana
ID:
1528573
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia. 33(3): 155. 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013527
Common Names
- Frullania uleana
- Uleana Moss
- Uleana Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania uleana (also called Uleana 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 uleana 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 uleana has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Frullania uleana can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Frullania uleana
Frullania uleana can be found in Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.
Frullania uleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania uleana?
Frullania uleana
What is the family of Frullania uleana?
Frullaniaceae
Where is Frullania uleana found?
Central 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456601: Based on data supplied by Bryonames