Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiloba
ID:
1198906

Status:
valid

Authors:
K. Yamada

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 54: 243. f. 2 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198244



Common Names

  • Longiloba liverwort
  • Longiloba leafy liverwort
  • Longiloba thallose liverwort


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Description

Radula longiloba (also called Long-lobed liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Radulaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus up to 2 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Radula longiloba 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 longiloba has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and heart-shaped. The seedlings have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radula longiloba 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 longiloba

Radula longiloba is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Radula longiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Radula longiloba?

Radula longiloba

What is the common name of Radula longiloba?

Moss

What type of plant is Radula longiloba?

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,

References

Kohsaku Yamada (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yamada' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188110: Based on data supplied by Bryonames