Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B. Jack & Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia. 33(3): 139. 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013099
Common Names
- Frullania Ampullifera
- Ferny Moss
- Lace Fern
Description
Frullania ampullifera (also called the ampulliferous liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania ampullifera has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania ampullifera is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania ampullifera 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 requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems and replanting them in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Frullania ampullifera
Frullania ampullifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Frullania ampullifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania ampullifera?
Frullania ampullifera
What is the family of Frullania ampullifera?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania ampullifera?
Eastern Australia
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,