Riella americana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
1197398
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Howe & Underw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 218 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196736
Common Names
- Riella americana
- American Riella Moss
- Riella Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella americana (also called American Riella, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in North America. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Riella americana can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella americana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin leaf and a small root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella americana is a small, green liverwort that can be propagated by spore, gemmae, and vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.
Where to Find Riella americana
Riella americana is found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Riella genus
Riella affinis, Riella americana, Riella undulata, Riella choconensis, Riella helicophylla, Riella notarisii, Riella parisii, Riella cossoniana, Riella bialata, Riella cyrenaica, Riella sersuensis, Riella pampae, Riella alatospora, Riella battandieri, Riella capensis, Riella echinata, Riella echinospora, Riella gallica, Riella gamundiae, Riella halophila, Riella heliospora, Riella indica, Riella mediterranea, Riella numidica, Riella purpureospora, Riella reuteri, Riella spiculata, Riella trigonospora,
Species in the Riellaceae family
Riella affinis, Riella americana, Riella undulata, Riella choconensis, Riella helicophylla, Riella notarisii, Riella parisii, Riella cossoniana, Riella bialata, Riella cyrenaica, Riella sersuensis, Riella pampae, Riella alatospora, Riella battandieri, Riella capensis, Riella echinata, Riella echinospora, Riella gallica, Riella gamundiae, Riella halophila, Riella heliospora, Riella indica, Riella mediterranea, Riella numidica, Riella purpureospora, Riella reuteri, Riella spiculata, Riella trigonospora, Austroriella salta,
References
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
Marshall Avery Howe (1867-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Howe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185939: Based on data supplied by Bryonames