Frullania sackawana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sackawana
ID:
1203038
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 91 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202376
Common Names
- Sackawana Frullania
- Frullania Moss
- Sackawana Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania sackawana (also called 'Sackawan Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort species that is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in humid, shady forests, often growing on the bark of trees or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania sackawana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania sackawana has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania sackawana is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It requires a moist, humus-rich soil and should be planted in a shady area. It can also be grown in containers, but should be kept moist at all times.
Where to Find Frullania sackawana
Frullania sackawana is native to the Caribbean 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201545: Based on data supplied by Bryonames