Frullania alstonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alstonii
ID:
1208546
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol., Suppl. 1: 76 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207884
Common Names
- Frullania alstonii
- Alstonii Frullania
- Alstonii Leafy Liverwort
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Frullania alstonii (also called Alston's Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist or shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania alstonii is a liverwort species that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and kidney diseases, as well as digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania alstonii var. pfleidereri S. Hatt.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Frullania alstonii are small and inconspicuous, with a single whorl of 6 tepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Frullania alstonii is a small, evergreen fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Frullania alstonii
Frullania alstonii is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Frullania alstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania alstonii?
Frullania alstonii
What is the common name of Frullania alstonii?
Alstonii
What is the habitat of Frullania alstonii?
Moist soil, rocks, and tree trunks
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
Frans Verdoorn (1906-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verd.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208791: Based on data supplied by Bryonames