Frullania grossifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grossifolia
ID:
1528160
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 633. 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013252
Common Names
- Frullania Grossifolia
- Liverwort
- Frullania Moss
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Frullania grossifolia (also called Grossifolia liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with green, yellow, or reddish-brown thalli. It is native to South America and is found in wet, shaded areas such as forests and stream banks. It is also found in moist, shady areas in the Pacific Northwest.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania grossifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania grossifolia 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 grossifolia can be propagated by division of the plant or by sowing the spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Frullania grossifolia
Frullania grossifolia can be found in the moist, temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania grossifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania grossifolia?
Frullania grossifolia
What is the natural habitat of Frullania grossifolia?
Frullania grossifolia is found in moist forests in Mexico.
What is the conservation status of Frullania grossifolia?
Frullania grossifolia is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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: 100456832: Based on data supplied by Bryonames