Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recubans
ID:
1198918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 376 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198256



Common Names

  • Radula recubans
  • Recubans Liverwort
  • Recubans Radula


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Description

Radula recubans (also called Recumbent 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 recubans 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

The flower of Radula recubans is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radula recubans 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 recubans

Radula recubans can be found in New Zealand and Australia.

Radula recubans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Radula recubans?

Radula recubans

What is the common name of Radula recubans?

Moss

What type of plant is Radula recubans?

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188128: Based on data supplied by Bryonames