Frullania jelskii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jelskii
ID:
1206766
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loitl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. 232 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206104
Common Names
- Frullania jelskii
- Frullania Moss
- Jelskii Moss
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Frullania jelskii (also called Jelski's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, mat-forming plant with a thin, green thallus. It is native to the Andes mountains in South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania jelskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and digestive properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania jelskii has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Frullania jelskii can be propagated by spores, which are spread by wind. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Frullania jelskii
Frullania jelskii can be found in South 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
Karl Loitlesberger (1857-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loitl.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames