Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrottetii
ID:
1209120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottsche ex Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 23: 154 1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208458



Common Names

  • Radula perrottetii
  • Perrottet's Radula
  • Perrottet Radula


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Description

Radula perrottetii (also called Radula perrottetii, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a small, green plant with a thalloid body and a single row of leaves. Radula perrottetii is found in humid forests, growing on rocks and tree trunks. It prefers shady and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Radula perrottetii is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Radula perrottetii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radula perrottetii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus.

Where to Find Radula perrottetii

Radula perrottetii can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

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: 35209461: Based on data supplied by Bryonames