Frullania vittiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vittiana
ID:
1203050
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 90: 368. f. 21–28 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202388
Common Names
- Frullania vittiana
- Vittiana Frullania
- Vitt's Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania vittiana (also called 'Vitt's Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is usually less than 1 cm in length and 0.2-0.3 mm in width. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania vittiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania vittiana has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania vittiana is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It requires a moist, humus-rich soil and should be planted in a shady area. It can also be grown in containers, but should be kept moist at all times.
Where to Find Frullania vittiana
Frullania vittiana is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Frullania vittiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania vittiana?
Frullania vittiana
What is the family of Frullania vittiana?
Lejeuneaceae
What is the habitat of Frullania vittiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201557: Based on data supplied by Bryonames