Frullania utriculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utriculata
ID:
1528582
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia. 33(3): 152. 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013533
Common Names
- Frullania utriculata
- Utriculata Moss
- Utriculata Liverwort
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Frullania utriculata (also called Utriculata 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 utriculata 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 utriculata 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 utriculata can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophytes. The spores are spread by wind and water and can settle on moist surfaces. The spores will then germinate and form a protonema, which will eventually develop into a gametophyte. The gametophyte will produce male and female gametes, which will then fuse to form a zygote. The zygote will then develop into a sporophyte, which will eventually produce spores and the cycle will start again.
Where to Find Frullania utriculata
Frullania utriculata can be found in Central and South America, and in the Caribbean.
Frullania utriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania utriculata?
Frullania utriculata
What is the common name of Frullania utriculata?
Frullania utriculata
Where is Frullania utriculata found?
Frullania utriculata is found in 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100456607: Based on data supplied by Bryonames