Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 401 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203918
Common Names
- Frullania fuscovirens
- Fuscovirens Frullania
- Fuscovirens Leafy Liverwort
Description
Frullania fuscovirens (also called Frullania fuscovirens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is typically 1-2 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania fuscovirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania fuscovirens var. gemmipara (R.M. Schust. & S. Hatt.) S. Hatt. & P.J. Lin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania fuscovirens has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are brown and ovoid. Its seedlings have a single, oblong leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania fuscovirens is a small, epiphytic liverwort that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. It can also be grown on a moss pole or on a piece of bark. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Frullania fuscovirens
Frullania fuscovirens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and South America.
Frullania fuscovirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania fuscovirens?
Frullania fuscovirens
What is the family of Frullania fuscovirens?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania fuscovirens?
Tropical Africa
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,