Frullania orbicularis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
1210055
Status:
valid
Authors:
Austin
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1869: 227 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209393
Common Names
- Frullania Orbicularis
- Orbicularis Frullania Moss
- Orbicularis Frullania
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Frullania orbicularis (also called 'Round-leaved Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a distinctive, fan-shaped thallus and round leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania orbicularis is a species of liverwort native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania orbicularis is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Frullania orbicularis can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet. Fertilizer should be used sparingly, as too much can cause the plant to become leggy and weak. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Frullania orbicularis
Frullania orbicularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
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
Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210849: Based on data supplied by Bryonames