Frullania aculeata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
1206846
Status:
valid
Authors:
Taylor
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 407 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206184
Common Names
- Frullania aculeata
- F. aculeata
- Aculeata
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Frullania aculeata (also called Frullania aculeata, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that grows up to 1 cm in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania aculeata has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Frullania aculeata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. The plant prefers moist, shady environments and does best in soil that is rich in organic matter. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Frullania aculeata
Frullania aculeata can be found in the tropical regions of South America and Central America.
Frullania aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania aculeata?
Frullania aculeata
What type of plant is Frullania aculeata?
Leafy liverwort
Where is Frullania aculeata found?
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
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206670: Based on data supplied by Bryonames