Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & N. Koike
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 75: 188. f. 3 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198903
Common Names
- Frullania saipanensis
- Saipanensis Frullania Moss
- Saipanensis Frullania
Description
Frullania saipanensis (also called 'Saipan Frullania', among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, typically in humid and shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania saipanensis has been used as a food source in some cultures and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania saipanensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, each with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania saipanensis can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the thalli or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Frullania saipanensis
Frullania saipanensis can be found in the western Pacific Ocean.
Frullania saipanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania saipanensis?
Frullania saipanensis
What is the family of Frullania saipanensis?
Frullaniaceae
What is the habitat of Frullania saipanensis?
Tropical rainforest
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
Tuneo Koike: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koike' in the authors string.