Frullania borbonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
1213408
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 455 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212746
Common Names
- Borbonica Frullania
- Frullania Borbonica
- Frullania borbonica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania borbonica (also called Bourbon Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, thin, and delicate liverwort species. It is typically found in damp, shady places and is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It has a thin, lacy appearance with small, rounded leaves and a stem-like structure.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania borbonica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania borbonica is small and greenish-yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania borbonica is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore germination. Division is the most successful method, as it produces a mature plant quickly. Spore germination is more difficult and can take several months to produce a mature plant. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a humid environment.
Where to Find Frullania borbonica
Frullania borbonica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Madagascar.
Frullania borbonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania borbonica?
Frullania borbonica
What is the common name of Frullania borbonica?
Bourbon liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania borbonica?
Frullania borbonica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing on rocks and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
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
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215367: Based on data supplied by Bryonames