Frullania benjaminiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benjaminiana
ID:
1211894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Inoue
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 1: 109 1975
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211232
Common Names
- Frullania benjaminiana
- Frullania Moss
- Frullania Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania benjaminiana (also called Frullania benjaminiana, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is typically found in moist, shaded habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania benjaminiana is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania benjaminiana has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania benjaminiana can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation should be done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilizer is not necessary.
Where to Find Frullania benjaminiana
Frullania benjaminiana can be found in Mexico and Central 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
Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213407: Based on data supplied by Bryonames