Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pocsii
ID:
1198914

Status:
valid

Authors:
K. Yamada

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 54: 245. f. 3 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198252



Common Names

  • Radula pocsii
  • Pocsii Liverwort
  • Pocsii Radula


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Description

Radula pocsii (also called Pocs' 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 pocsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Radula pocsii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and heart-shaped. The seedlings have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radula pocsii 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 pocsii

Radula pocsii 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 pocsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Radula pocsii?

Radula pocsii

What is the common name of Radula pocsii?

Moss

What type of plant is Radula pocsii?

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,

References

Kohsaku Yamada (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yamada' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188122: Based on data supplied by Bryonames