Radula boryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boryana
ID:
1198654
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F. Weber) Nees ex Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 18: 13 1842
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197992
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Radula boryana (also called Radula boryana, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is usually less than 1 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of the world, and is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as wet rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Radula boryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Radula boryana var. fragilis (Sim) S.W. ArnellFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Radula boryana is small and yellow-green, with a single perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, small leaf.
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Radula boryana can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a medium of peat and sand. It should be kept in a temperature range of 18-25°C and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Radula boryana
Radula boryana can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
Radula boryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Radula boryana?
Radula boryana
What type of plant is Radula boryana?
A liverwort
Where is Radula boryana found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama
Species in the Radulaceae family
Radula splendida, Radula auriculata, Radula australis, Radula bolanderi, Radula complanata, Radula flaccida, Radula obconica, Radula obtusiloba, Radula prolifera, Radula sullivantii, Radula tenax, Radula voluta, Radula boryana, Radula conferta, Radula husnotii, Radula leiboldii, Radula mexicana, Radula neotropica, Radula quadrata, Radula subinflata, Radula tectiloba, Radula pallens, Radula xalapensis, Radula stenocalyx, Radula angulata, Radula cubensis, Radula decora, Radula diversifolia, Radula elliottii, Radula fendleri, Radula inflexa, Radula involvens, Radula ligula, Radula longiloba, Radula nudicaulis, Radula pocsii, Radula pseudostachya, Radula recubans, Radula sinuata, Radula tenera, Radula tenuis, Radula wrightii, Radula lindenbergiana, Radula brasilica, Radula cochabambaensis, Radula lewisii, Radula sinskeana, Radula macrodonta, Radula tokiensis, Radula oyamensis,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187648: Based on data supplied by Bryonames