Radula conferta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
1198656
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindenb. & Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 729 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197994
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Radula conferta (also called Radula conferta, 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 conferta 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Radula conferta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Radula conferta 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 conferta
Radula conferta can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
Radula conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Radula conferta?
Radula conferta
What type of plant is Radula conferta?
A liverwort
Where is Radula conferta 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
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187650: Based on data supplied by Bryonames