Riella cossoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cossoniana
ID:
1206630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trab.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Coll. Nom. Broth.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205968
Common Names
- Riella cossoniana
- Cossonian Riella
- Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella cossoniana (also called Cosson's riella, among many other common names) is a small liverwort with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Riella cossoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, with four petals. Seed: Small, yellow-brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella cossoniana can be propagated by spore dispersal and fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Riella cossoniana
Riella cossoniana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Riella cossoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riella cossoniana?
Riella cossoniana
What type of plant is Riella cossoniana?
Liverwort
Where is Riella cossoniana found?
Europe and North America
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
Louis Charles Trabut (1853-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trab.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206399: Based on data supplied by Bryonames