Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1198662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindenb. & Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Mexik. Leverm. 150 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198000



Common Names

  • Radula Mexicana
  • Mexicana's Radula
  • Radula of Mexicana


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Description

Radula mexicana (also called Radula mexicana, 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 mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Radula mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana

Radula mexicana can be found in the temperate forests of Mexico.

Radula mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Radula mexicana?

Radula mexicana

What type of plant is Radula mexicana?

A liverwort

Where is Radula mexicana 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: 35187658: Based on data supplied by Bryonames