Frullania crispiloba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispiloba
ID:
1198280
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 33: 156 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197618
Common Names
- Frullania crispiloba
- Crispiloba Frullania
- Crispiloba Star Moss
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Frullania crispiloba (also called Crispilobous Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania crispiloba is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used as a food source by some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania crispiloba has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Frullania crispiloba can be propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, and the plants should be kept moist at all times. The plants can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium, and should be fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Frullania crispiloba
Frullania crispiloba can be found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania crispiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania crispiloba?
Frullania crispiloba
What is the common name of Frullania crispiloba?
Crispiloba liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania crispiloba?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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: 35187198: Based on data supplied by Bryonames