Frullania usambarana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarana
ID:
1210200
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn. ex Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 33: 160 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209538
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Frullania usambarana (also called Usambara 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 usambarana is used medicinally for treating wounds and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania usambarana var. reducta Vanden BerghenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania usambarana is small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth and a single stamen. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf and a single root.
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Frullania usambarana 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 usambarana
Frullania usambarana is native to East Africa.
Frullania usambarana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania usambarana?
Frullania usambarana
What is the common name of Frullania usambarana?
Usambara Frullania
Where is Frullania usambarana found?
Frullania usambarana 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211046: Based on data supplied by Bryonames