Frullania madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1214099
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 7: 364 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213437
Common Names
- Frullania madagascariensis
- Madagascar Frullania
- Madagascar Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascan Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, bright green, leafy liverwort that grows in a fan-like shape. It is native to North America, and is found in humid, shady areas, such as in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania madagascariensis has small, yellow-green flowers with 6-7 tepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania madagascariensis is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. Propagation is done through spores. The spores are sown on a moistened substrate and kept in a warm, humid place. The spores will germinate in a few weeks and the young plants will grow into mature plants in a few months.
Where to Find Frullania madagascariensis
Frullania madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar and the Comoros Islands.
Frullania madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania madagascariensis?
Frullania madagascariensis
What are the common names of Frullania madagascariensis?
Madagascan liverwort, Madagascan moss
What is the habitat of Frullania madagascariensis?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on mossy rocks, and on tree trunks
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
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216267: Based on data supplied by Bryonames