Frullania caduca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caduca
ID:
1204414
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 6: 33. f. 1 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203752
Common Names
- Frullania Caduca
- Caduca Liverwort
- Caduca Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania caduca (also called Caducous Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, thalloid liverwort. It is found in tropical regions of the world, such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows on moist, shady, acidic soil, such as in forests, on tree trunks, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania caduca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania caduca has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania caduca can be propagated through spore dispersal. Cultivation of this species is best done in a moist, shaded environment with temperatures between 10-25°C.
Where to Find Frullania caduca
Frullania caduca can be found in the Neotropics, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Frullania caduca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania caduca?
Frullania caduca
What is the common name of Frullania caduca?
Falling leaf liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania caduca?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and on rocks.
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203309: Based on data supplied by Bryonames