Frullania elegans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1528090
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Novarum et Minus Cognitarum Stirpium Pugillus. 10: 16. 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013215
Common Names
- Frullania Elegans
- Liverwort
- Frullania Moss
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Frullania elegans (also called 'Elegant Frullania', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is a small, green, thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania elegans has been used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems. It has also been used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans
Frullania elegans can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Frullania elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania elegans?
Frullania elegans
What type of plant is Frullania elegans?
Liverwort
What is the distribution of Frullania elegans?
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: 100456800: Based on data supplied by Bryonames