Riella affinis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
1197397
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Howe & Underw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 221 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196735
Common Names
- Riella affinis
- Affinis Moss
- Riella Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Riella affinis (also called African Feathermoss, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic, perennial moss found in Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It is found in shallow water, on wet rocks, and in moist soils. It has a delicate, feathery appearance, with small, light green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Riella affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riella affinis has small flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin leaf and a small root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Riella affinis is a small, green liverwort that can be propagated by spore, gemmae, and vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.
Where to Find Riella affinis
Riella affinis is found in the eastern United States and Canada.
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
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
Marshall Avery Howe (1867-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Howe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185938: Based on data supplied by Bryonames