Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
spegazzinii
ID:
1207266

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E. Reiner

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 25: 310. f. 4 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206604

Common Names

  • Frullania spegazzinii
  • Spegazzini's Frullania
  • Spegazzini's Liverwort

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Description

Frullania spegazzinii (also called Spegazzini's Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with a single, slender, branched stem. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere and is found in humid, shady habitats. It prefers habitats with plenty of moisture and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania spegazzinii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania spegazzinii has small yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Frullania spegazzinii

Frullania spegazzinii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Frullania spegazzinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frullania spegazzinii?

Frullania spegazzinii

What is the family of Frullania spegazzinii?

Frullaniaceae

What is the distribution of Frullania spegazzinii?

South America

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

Joseph (Josef) Reiner (1766-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiner' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207255: Based on data supplied by Bryonames