Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
choconensis
ID:
1203927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Symp. Biol. Hung. 35(A): 341 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203265

Common Names

  • Riella choconensis
  • Chocon Riella
  • Choconensis Riella

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Description

Riella choconensis (also called Chocon 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 choconensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riella choconensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, yellow anther. Its seeds are ovoid in shape and brown in colour. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riella choconensis is a tropical species native to South America. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a terrarium or in an aquarium with a water level of at least 5 cm.

Where to Find Riella choconensis

Riella choconensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.