Frullania riojaneirensis (Raddi) Spruce

  • Authority

    Britton, Nathaniel L. & Millspaugh, Charles F. 1920. The Bahama Flora.

  • Family

    Frullaniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Frullania riojaneirensis (Raddi) Spruce

  • Description

    Species Description - Closely related to F. arietina but distinguished by its autoecious inflorescence. Androecia occupying short branches in the vicinity of the female inflorescence, not proliferating, the bracts mostly in two or three pairs; female branch short, the leaves and bracts forming a gradual series.

  • Distribution

    On twigs, New Providence : Florida ; widely distributed in tropical America. Rio Janeiro Frullania.

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