Frullania laticaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laticaulis
ID:
1528258
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club. 1(3): 120. 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013316
Common Names
- Frullania laticaulis
- Laticaulis Liverwort
- Laticaulis Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania laticaulis (also called Broad-stemmed Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, dark green liverwort with a creeping thallus and a few upright branches. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in humid, shady areas of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania laticaulis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade and shelter for other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania laticaulis is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green and heart-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania laticaulis is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. The plant should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly for best results.
Where to Find Frullania laticaulis
Frullania laticaulis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Frullania laticaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania laticaulis?
Frullania laticaulis
What is the growth habit of Frullania laticaulis?
Frullania laticaulis is a small, cushion-forming liverwort.
What is the distribution of Frullania laticaulis?
Frullania laticaulis is distributed in Europe, Asia, and 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: 100456891: Based on data supplied by Bryonames