Frullania cleistostoma - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleistostoma
ID:
1528006
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn. & W. Wollny
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Oesterreichische Botanische Zeitschrift. 59: 467. 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013158
Common Names
- Frullania cleistostoma
- Closed-Mouth Liverwort
- Closed-Mouth Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania cleistostoma (also called 'Cleistostomous Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort species with a thalloid growth form. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania cleistostoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania cleistostoma has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves and a single stem.
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Frullania cleistostoma 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 once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania cleistostoma
Frullania cleistostoma is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Frullania cleistostoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania cleistostoma?
Frullania cleistostoma
What is the common name of Frullania cleistostoma?
N/A
What type of plant is Frullania cleistostoma?
Liverwort
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100445806: Based on data supplied by Bryonames