Riella spiculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiculata
ID:
1533247
Status:
valid
Authors:
J. Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Kew Bulletin. 9: 45. 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017443
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Riella spiculata (also called Spiculate Riella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Sphagnaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Riella spiculata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella spiculata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella spiculata can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in 4-6 weeks. The plants can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefer moist, acidic soils.
Where to Find Riella spiculata
Riella spiculata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.
Riella spiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riella spiculata?
Riella spiculata
What is the common name of Riella spiculata?
Spiculate Riccia
What is the habitat of Riella spiculata?
Wet meadows and bogs
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100400131: Based on data supplied by Bryonames