Status:
valid
Authors:
Castle
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 21: 31. f. 14 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198001
Common Names
- Radula Neotropica
- Neotropica's Radula
- Radula of Neotropica
Description
Radula neotropica (also called Radula neotropica, 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 neotropica is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Radula neotropica has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Radula neotropica 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 neotropica
Radula neotropica can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
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,