Riella purpureospora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureospora
ID:
1203958
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H. Wigg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Muscol. Jap.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203296
Common Names
- Riella purpureospora
- Purpureospora Riella
- Purpureospora Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella purpureospora (also called Purple-Spored Riella, among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the Riellaceae family. It is a small, bright green, thallose liverwort with a few, small, lobed leaves. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Riella purpureospora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella purpureospora has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are oval and black. The seedlings have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella purpureospora is a small, tufted liverwort native to the northern hemisphere. It is usually found growing on rocks or tree trunks in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done by division of the thalli or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with indirect light. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings of the thalli.
Where to Find Riella purpureospora
Riella purpureospora can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Riella purpureospora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riella purpureospora?
Riella purpureospora
What type of plant is Riella purpureospora?
A liverwort
Where is Riella purpureospora found?
It is found in moist, shady areas in temperate and tropical regions
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
Grace Wigglesworth (1877-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wigglesw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202743: Based on data supplied by Bryonames