Frullania tetraptera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
1206689
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees & Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 9: 47. 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206027
Common Names
- Frullania tetraptera
- Tetraptera Frullania
- Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania tetraptera (also called four-winged frullania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It grows on the ground in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania tetraptera has small, yellow-green flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Frullania tetraptera can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 7.
Where to Find Frullania tetraptera
Frullania tetraptera can be found in Cuba.
Frullania tetraptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania tetraptera?
Frullania tetraptera
What is the common name of Frullania tetraptera?
Tetrapterous frullania
What is the habitat of Frullania tetraptera?
It is found in moist forests and wetlands in Central and 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206463: Based on data supplied by Bryonames