Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 174 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198248
Common Names
- Radula nudicaulis
- Nudicaulis Liverwort
- Nudicaulis Radula
Description
Radula nudicaulis (also called Stemless 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 nudicaulis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Radula nudicaulis var. delicatula P. Allorge & V. Allorge
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Radula nudicaulis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and heart-shaped. The seedlings have a single, thin, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Radula nudicaulis can be propagated by spores or vegetative propagation. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the plant or by taking cuttings from the plant.
Where to Find Radula nudicaulis
Radula nudicaulis is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs and fens.
Radula nudicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Radula nudicaulis?
Radula nudicaulis
What is the common name of Radula nudicaulis?
Moss
What type of plant is Radula nudicaulis?
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,