Status:
valid
Authors:
Larraín, von Konrat, B.E. Carter & Aguero
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. 40(2): 107. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013507
Description
Frullania thouvenotiana (also called Thouvenot's Leaf Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy, green liverwort. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in damp, shady habitats such as woods, cliffs, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania thouvenotiana has been used as a food source by some indigenous peoples, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania thouvenotiana has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frullania thouvenotiana can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Frullania thouvenotiana
Frullania thouvenotiana can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Frullania thouvenotiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania thouvenotiana?
Frullania thouvenotiana
What type of plant is Frullania thouvenotiana?
Frullania thouvenotiana is a species of liverwort
Where is Frullania thouvenotiana found?
Frullania thouvenotiana is found in Mexico
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,