Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
linii
ID:
1202995

Status:
valid

Authors:
S. Hatt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 49: 155. f. 245 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202333

Common Names

  • Frullania linii
  • Linii Liverwort
  • Linii Moss

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Description

Frullania linii (also called Lin's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is native to South Africa and grows in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania linii is a species of liverwort that is used in horticulture as a decorative plant for aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to help filter out pollutants from water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania linii has small yellow flowers with 6 petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania linii is a tropical species that is native to South America. It is an epiphytic species that is found growing on trees and rocks. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Frullania linii

Frullania linii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Frullania linii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania linii?

Frullania linii

What is the common name of Frullania linii?

Lin's liverwort

What type of environment does Frullania linii prefer?

Moist and shady areas

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

Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201490: Based on data supplied by Bryonames