Frullania loricata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loricata
ID:
1213423
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pearson
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Forh. Vidensk.-Selsk. Kristiania 1890(2): 6 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212761
Common Names
- Frullania loricata
- Loricata Frullania
- Frullania Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania loricata (also called Lace-Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, thin, and delicate liverwort species. It is typically found in damp, shady places and is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It has a thin, lacy appearance with small, rounded leaves and a stem-like structure.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania loricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is also used in the production of medicines and cosmetics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frullania loricata var. laxa PearsonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania loricata has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Frullania loricata is an evergreen, cushion-forming liverwort. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shaded areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by division of the cushion or by spores.
Where to Find Frullania loricata
Frullania loricata can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Frullania loricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania loricata?
Frullania loricata
What is the common name of Frullania loricata?
Lorica liverwort
What is the habitat of Frullania loricata?
Frullania loricata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing on rocks and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
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
William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215382: Based on data supplied by Bryonames