Frullania carrii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carrii
ID:
1204428
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamim. & S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 37: 520. f. 2–4 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203766
Common Names
- Frullania Carrii
- Carrii Liverwort
- Carrii Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania carrii (also called Carri's Frullania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, thalloid liverwort. It is found in tropical regions of the world, such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows on moist, shady, acidic soil, such as in forests, on tree trunks, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania carrii is a species of liverwort which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce erosion and to help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania carrii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania carrii is a small, tufted liverwort that is native to Japan. It can be propagated from spores or from vegetative fragments. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady outdoor location. It can also be grown indoors in a pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix. It should be kept in a location with bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.
Where to Find Frullania carrii
Frullania carrii can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
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.
Minoru Kamimura (b.1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamim.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203330: Based on data supplied by Bryonames