Frullania fertilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fertilis
ID:
1208180
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Not.
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 16: 235. pl. 20: 1–6 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207518
Common Names
- Fertile Frullania
- Fertile Liverwort
- Fertile Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania fertilis (also called Frullania bifaria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is a small plant, typically reaching no more than 2 cm in height. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania fertilis is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania fertilis has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania fertilis is a species of liverwort native to Europe. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in wet, shady places. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a moist, peaty soil mix. It can be grown in full sun, but it will need more frequent watering. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Frullania fertilis
Frullania fertilis can be found in moist areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, 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
Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208390: Based on data supplied by Bryonames