Frullania capensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1202997
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 449 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202335
Common Names
- Frullania capensis
- Capensis Liverwort
- Capensis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania capensis (also called Cape Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is native to South Africa and grows in wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania capensis has small yellow flowers with 6 petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania capensis is a tropical species that is native to South Africa. It is an epiphytic species that is found growing on trees and rocks. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Frullania capensis
Frullania capensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Frullania capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania capensis?
Frullania capensis
What is the common name of Frullania capensis?
Cape liverwort
What type of environment does Frullania capensis prefer?
Moist and 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
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201493: Based on data supplied by Bryonames