Riella capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
1203917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cavers
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203255
Common Names
- Riella capensis
- Capensis Riella
- Capensis Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella capensis (also called Cape Riella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Riellaceae. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a creeping, branched stem, and a flat, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to the Americas, and found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Riella capensis is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella capensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, small, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella capensis is propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water. The plant can also be propagated by division. The plant should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Riella capensis
Riella capensis is native to the Mediterranean region.
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
Francis Cavers (1876-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavers' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202696: Based on data supplied by Bryonames