Frullania vittata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vittata
ID:
1203334
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 38: 270. f. 138 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202672
Common Names
- Vittate Frullania Moss
- Vitt's Frullania Moss
- Vitt-Frullania Moss
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Frullania vittata (also called Striped Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in forests. It is a small, green, and leafy plant with a thallus that is divided into lobes.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania vittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania vittata for. denticulata S. Hatt.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania vittata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.
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Frullania vittata is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte in the spring. The spores can be collected and sown on a moist, sterile substrate. The substrate should be kept moist and in a shady location to encourage germination. Once the spores have germinated, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots filled with a mixture of peat and sand.
Where to Find Frullania vittata
Frullania vittata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Frullania vittata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania vittata?
Frullania vittata
What is the family of Frullania vittata?
Frullaniaceae
What is the habitat of Frullania vittata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201953: Based on data supplied by Bryonames