Frullania affinis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
1210207
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees & Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 19: 257 1843
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209545
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Frullania affinis (also called Affinis 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 affinis is used medicinally for treating wounds and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania affinis 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 affinis 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 affinis
Frullania affinis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores.
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211057: Based on data supplied by Bryonames