Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusiloba
ID:
1197377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 105 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196715



Common Names

  • Blunt Radula
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Radula obtusiloba (also called Obtuse-Lobed Radula, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, perennial moss found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist soils and on rocks in mountainous regions. It has a delicate, feathery appearance, with small, light green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Radula obtusiloba has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Radula obtusiloba sub. polyclada (A. Evans) S. Hatt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Radula obtusiloba has small yellow flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radula obtusiloba is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The thalli can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Radula obtusiloba

Radula obtusiloba can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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,