Frullania dioica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
1528071
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S. Hatt. & Thaithong) Mamontov & J.J. Atwood
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia Beiheft. 150: 220. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013205
Common Names
- Frullania dioica
- Dioecious Liverwort
- Two-House Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania dioica (also called the two-sexed liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania dioica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania dioica is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green calyx and a yellowish-green corolla. The seed of Frullania dioica is small, round and black. The seedlings of Frullania dioica are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Frullania dioica can be propagated by spores or by division of larger plants. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania dioica
Frullania dioica can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Frullania dioica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania dioica?
Frullania dioica
What type of plant is Frullania dioica?
Liverwort
What is the distribution of Frullania dioica?
North America
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: 100504247: Based on data supplied by Bryonames