Frullania amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1527916
Status:
valid
Authors:
E. Lima, Ilk.-Borg. & Gradst.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 456(1): 120. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013098
Common Names
- Frullania Amazonica
- Ferny Moss
- Lace Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania amazonica (also called the Amazonian liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania amazonica has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frullania amazonica is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania amazonica can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems and replanting them in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Frullania amazonica
Frullania amazonica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Frullania amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania amazonica?
Frullania amazonica
What is the family of Frullania amazonica?
Frullaniaceae
What is the distribution of Frullania amazonica?
Eastern Australia
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100505057: Based on data supplied by Bryonames