Frullania vivipara - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vivipara
ID:
1215158
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pócs
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 47: 151 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214496
Common Names
- Frullania Vivipara
- Frullania Moss
- Frullania Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania vivipara (also called 'Viviparous Frullania', among many other common names) is a liverwort species native to Madagascar. It is a small, tufted liverwort, with a rosette-like growth form. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania vivipara is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania vivipara has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single female and two male stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania vivipara is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Where to Find Frullania vivipara
Frullania vivipara is found in Europe, specifically in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.
Frullania vivipara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania vivipara?
Frullania vivipara
What is the common name of Frullania vivipara?
Vivipara Frullania
What is the habitat of Frullania vivipara?
It is found in moist to wet habitats, such as in streams, lakes, and marshes
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
Tamás Pócs (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pocs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217916: Based on data supplied by Bryonames