Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Ignatov & Huttunen
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 11: 281 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211460
Common Names
- Ramicola Moss
- Remyella Ramicola Moss
- Remyella Moss
Description
Remyella ramicola (also called Ramicole Remyella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical Asia, specifically in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body, and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Remyella ramicola is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Remyella ramicola is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single perianth. Its seed is a small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings are small with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Remyella ramicola is a small, moss-like plant that is native to South America. It can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates, but prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by sowing the spores. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and the spores should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Remyella ramicola
Remyella ramicola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Remyella ramicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Remyella ramicola?
Remyella ramicola
What type of plant is Remyella ramicola?
Liverwort
Where is Remyella ramicola found?
South America
Species in the Remyella genus
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum,
Aerobryum brevicuspis,
Aerolindigia capillacea,
Brachytheciastrum delicatulum,
Brachytheciastrum collinum,
Brachytheciastrum dieckei,
Brachytheciastrum falcatulum,
Brachytheciastrum kashmirense,
Brachytheciastrum leibergii,
Brachytheciastrum microcollinum,
Brachytheciastrum paradoxum,
Brachytheciastrum trachypodium,
Brachytheciastrum velutinum,
Brachytheciastrum fendleri,
Brachytheciastrum olympicum,
Brachytheciastrum leiopodium,
Brachytheciastrum salicinum,
Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum,
Brachytheciella stolonifera,
Brachythecium tortipilum,
Brachythecium dahuricum,
Brachythecium irinae,
Brachythecium jacuticum,
Brachythecium chakratense,
Brachythecium garhwalense,
Brachythecium acuminatum,
Brachythecium afroglareosum,
Brachythecium albicans,
Brachythecium asperrimum,
Brachythecium auriculatum,
Brachythecium austroglareosum,
Brachythecium austrosalebrosum,
Brachythecium bellii,
Brachythecium bodinieri,
Brachythecium borgenii,
Brachythecium brachycarpum,
Brachythecium brachycladum,
Brachythecium buchananii,
Brachythecium calliergonoides,
Brachythecium campestre,
Brachythecium camptothecioides,
Brachythecium campylothallum,
Brachythecium caucasicum,
Brachythecium cavifolium,
Brachythecium chauvetii,
Brachythecium chocayae,
Brachythecium cirrosum,
Brachythecium complanatum,
Brachythecium comtifolium,
Brachythecium conostomum,