Frullania guatemalensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
1209579
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 497 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208917
Common Names
- Frullania guatemalensis
- Guatemalensis Frullania
- Mexican Frullania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frullania guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that grows in a rosette pattern. It is native to Central America, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Frullania guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an aquarium plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frullania guatemalensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellowish-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frullania guatemalensis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows on tree trunks and branches in tropical and subtropical forests. It is propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. The spores can be collected from the plant and then sown on moist soil or moss. The plant prefers a humid environment and should be kept in partial shade. It can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Frullania guatemalensis
Frullania guatemalensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Frullania guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frullania guatemalensis?
Frullania guatemalensis
What is the family of Frullania guatemalensis?
Frullaniaceae
What is the habitat of Frullania guatemalensis?
It is found in humid tropical forests of 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: 35210061: Based on data supplied by Bryonames