Riella parisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parisii
ID:
1206629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205967
Common Names
- Riella parisii
- Paris' Riella
- Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella parisii (also called Paris' 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 parisii 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 parisii 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 parisii
Riella parisii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Riella parisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riella parisii?
Riella parisii
What type of plant is Riella parisii?
Liverwort
Where is Riella parisii 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
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206398: Based on data supplied by Bryonames