Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche ex Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 23: 148 1884
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198237
Common Names
- Inflexa liverwort
- Inflexa leafy liverwort
- Inflexa thallose liverwort
Description
Radula inflexa (also called Flexuous Radula, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Radulaceae. It is found in North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Radula inflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Radula inflexa has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, thin, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Radula inflexa is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing. To propagate by division, carefully separate the thallus into smaller pieces and replant in moist, shady soil. To propagate by spore sowing, collect the spores and sow on moist, sterile potting soil. Keep the soil moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate. Transplant the seedlings to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Radula inflexa
Radula inflexa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Radula inflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Radula inflexa?
Radula inflexa
What is the common name of Radula inflexa?
Moss
What type of plant is Radula inflexa?
Bryophyte
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,