Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1208646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 354

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207984

Common Names

  • Frullania parvifolia
  • Small-Leaved Frullania
  • Small-Leaved Leafy-Liverwort

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Description

Frullania parvifolia (also called Frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and is characterized by its small, green, and flat thalli.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania parvifolia flowers are small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth. The seeds are small and black, with a small, light-colored elaiosome. The seedlings have two small, oval cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania parvifolia can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Frullania parvifolia

Frullania parvifolia is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas.

Frullania parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania parvifolia?

Frullania parvifolia

What type of plant is Frullania parvifolia?

Frullania parvifolia is a species of liverwort.

Where is Frullania parvifolia found?

Frullania parvifolia is found in the Philippines.

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,