Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory. 36: 428. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013474
Common Names
- Frullania Spiniplica
- Spinulose Frullania
- Spinulose Leafy Liverwort
Description
Frullania spiniplica (also called Spiny-leaved liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with spiny leaves that grows in tufts. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as in the crevices of rocks and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania spiniplica is used for ornamental and decorative purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania spiniplica is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, brown capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania spiniplica can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist. It can tolerate some sun, but not direct sunlight. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Frullania spiniplica
Frullania spiniplica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Frullania spiniplica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania spiniplica?
Frullania spiniplica
What type of plant is Frullania spiniplica?
Frullania spiniplica is a species of liverwort
Where is Frullania spiniplica found?
Frullania spiniplica is found in the western United States
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,