Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schiffn.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 36: 11 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203197
Common Names
- Radiculosus Moss
- Rooted Sandeothallus
- Rooted Moss
Uses & Benefits
Sandeothallus radiculosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for some animals and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sandeothallus radiculosus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, small, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sandeothallus radiculosus is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from spores or by division of thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and is best grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors.
Where to Find Sandeothallus radiculosus
Sandeothallus radiculosus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Sandeothallus radiculosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sandeothallus radiculosus?
Sandeothallus radiculosus
What is the common name of Sandeothallus radiculosus?
Rooted Sandeothallus
What is the habitat of Sandeothallus radiculosus?
It grows on rocks and tree trunks in humid forests
Species in the Sandeothallus genus
Species in the Sandeothallaceae family