Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
saepis-dentata
ID:
1203567

Status:
valid

Authors:
S. Hatt. & Streimann

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 59: 116. f. 8 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202905


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Description

Frullania saepis-dentata (also called 'Toothed Liverwort' and 'Toothed Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania saepis-dentata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania saepis-dentata has small yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania saepis-dentata is a small, tufted liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. To propagate by spore, collect the spores and spread them on the surface of a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the tufts and replant them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Frullania saepis-dentata

Frullania saepis-dentata is found in the tropical regions of South America.

Frullania saepis-dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania saepis-dentata?

Frullania saepis-dentata

What is the common name of Frullania saepis-dentata?

Toothed Frullania

Where is Frullania saepis-dentata found?

Frullania saepis-dentata is found in South 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

Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
Heinar Streimann (1938-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Streimann' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202249: Based on data supplied by Bryonames