Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiboldii
ID:
1198660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 23: 116 1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197998



Common Names

  • Radula Leiboldii
  • Leiboldii's Radula
  • Radula of Leiboldii


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Description

Radula leiboldii (also called Radula leiboldii, 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 leiboldii 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

Radula leiboldii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radula leiboldii 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 leiboldii

Radula leiboldii can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.

Radula leiboldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Radula leiboldii?

Radula leiboldii

What type of plant is Radula leiboldii?

A liverwort

Where is Radula leiboldii 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,