Frullania mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1198289
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 425 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197627
Common Names
- Frullania mexicana
- Mexicana Frullania
- Mexicana Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania mexicana (also called Mexican Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania mexicana is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. Its leaves are also used as a food source by some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania mexicana has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania mexicana is a species of liverwort native to the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Frullania mexicana
Frullania mexicana can be found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Frullania mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania mexicana?
Frullania mexicana
What is the common name of Frullania mexicana?
Mexicana liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania mexicana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187209: Based on data supplied by Bryonames