Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
1203166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 453 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202504

Common Names

  • Serrated Frullania
  • Frullania serrata Moss
  • Frullania serrata

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Description

Frullania serrata (also called Serrated Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with an upright growth habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania serrata has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frullania serrata sub. grolleana (S. Hatt.) S. Hatt.
Frullania serrata var. pertenuis (Nees) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Frullania serrata var. ceramensis S. Hatt.
Frullania serrata var. hamatispina (S. Hatt.) S. Hatt.
Frullania serrata sub. spinistipula S. Hatt.
Frullania serrata for. vogelkopensis S. Hatt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Frullania serrata is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, round, yellow-green capsule. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania serrata is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment. When propagating by division, the thallus should be carefully separated into small pieces and then transplanted into a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Frullania serrata

Frullania serrata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Frullania serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania serrata?

Frullania serrata

What is the family of Frullania serrata?

Frullaniaceae

Where is Frullania serrata found?

Japan

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: 35201736: Based on data supplied by Bryonames