Status:
valid
Authors:
Austin
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 21: 227 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213438
Common Names
- Frullania mauritiana
- Mauritian Frullania
- Mauritian Liverwort
Description
Frullania mauritiana (also called 'Mauritian Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, bright green, leafy liverwort that grows in a fan-like shape. It is native to Asia, and is found in humid, shady areas, such as in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania mauritiana has small, yellow-green flowers with 6-7 tepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania mauritiana 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 mauritiana
Frullania mauritiana can be found in Mauritius and Réunion.
Frullania mauritiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania mauritiana?
Frullania mauritiana
What are the common names of Frullania mauritiana?
Mauritian liverwort, Mauritian moss
What is the habitat of Frullania mauritiana?
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,