Description
Frullania phalangiflora (also called Frullania phalangiflora, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, moss-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, forming dense mats of small, oblong-lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania phalangiflora is used as a food source for some species of fish, and its leaves can be used as a decorative element in aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania phalangiflora has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small, opposite leaves.
Where to Find Frullania phalangiflora
Frullania phalangiflora is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.