Riella battandieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
battandieri
ID:
1533228
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trab.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Revue Bryologique. 13: 35. 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017431
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella battandieri (also called Battandier's liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with a bright green color. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Riella battandieri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella battandieri has small, white, star-shaped flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella battandieri is a species of moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is a low-growing plant with small, bright green leaves. It is propagated by division of the plant or by spore germination. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady area with good drainage. The plant prefers acidic soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore germination.
Where to Find Riella battandieri
Riella battandieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Riella battandieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riella battandieri?
Riella battandieri
What is the common name of Riella battandieri?
Battandier's Riella
What type of habitat does Riella battandieri prefer?
Riella battandieri prefers shallow, nutrient-rich water bodies such as ponds and lakes.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100400114: Based on data supplied by Bryonames