Riella helicophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helicophylla
ID:
1204981
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bory & Mont.) Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York State Mus.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204319
Common Names
- Riella helicophylla
- Helicophyllous Riella
- Helicophyllous Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella helicophylla (also called Helico-leaved liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Riellaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Riella helicophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Riella helicophylla var. macrocarpa P. AllorgeFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella helicophylla has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Riella helicophylla is best done in moist, acidic soils, in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the plant or by spore germination.
Where to Find Riella helicophylla
Riella helicophylla can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Riella helicophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riella helicophylla?
Riella helicophylla
What is the common name of Riella helicophylla?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Riella helicophylla?
It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in South and Central 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
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204165: Based on data supplied by Bryonames