Frullania sharpantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sharpantha
ID:
1203152
Status:
valid
Authors:
Udar & Ad. Kumar
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol. 9: 192. f. 1 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202490
Common Names
- Frullania sharpantha
- Sharpantha Frullania
- Sharp's Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania sharpantha (also called Sharpantha Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with an upright growth habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania sharpantha has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania sharpantha is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single perianth. The seed is a small, yellowish-green spore, and the seedling is a small, yellowish-green, heart-shaped gametophyte.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania sharpantha is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment. When propagating by division, the thallus should be carefully separated into small pieces and then transplanted into a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Frullania sharpantha
Frullania sharpantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Frullania sharpantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania sharpantha?
Frullania sharpantha
What is the family of Frullania sharpantha?
Frullaniaceae
Where is Frullania sharpantha found?
Japan
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
Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
Adarsh Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ad.Kumar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201713: Based on data supplied by Bryonames