Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
acicula
ID:
1036577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Ignatov, Vanderp. & Y.F. Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 31: 61 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035915



Common Names

  • Frahmiella acicula
  • Acicula Frahmiella
  • Frahmiella Acicula


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Description

Frahmiella acicula (also called Acicular Frahmiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its acicular leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Frahmiella acicula is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frahmiella acicula has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frahmiella acicula can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Frahmiella acicula

Frahmiella acicula is native to China and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Species in the Frahmiella genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100356584: Based on data supplied by Bryonames