Frullania macrocephala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
1198713
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) Lehm. & Lindenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 460 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198051
Common Names
- Frullania macrocephala
- Macrocephala Liverwort
- Macrocephala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania macrocephala (also called Frullania macrocephala, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is usually less than 1 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of the world, and is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as wet rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Tiny, yellowish-green flowers with 4 petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, round seeds. Seedlings: Tiny, yellowish-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania macrocephala is a small, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires well-drained, acidic soil and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Frullania macrocephala
Frullania macrocephala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Frullania macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania macrocephala?
Frullania macrocephala
What type of plant is Frullania macrocephala?
Liverwort
Where is Frullania macrocephala found?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187757: Based on data supplied by Bryonames