Radula jonesii

(Radula jonesii)

Description

Radula jonesii is a species of liverwort in the family Radulaceae. It is known from a few locations on Madeira and one location on Tenerife. The populations are small and vulnerable. This liverwort forms dark green to olive green mats on rocks or on trees such as Laurus novocanariensis and Ocotea foetens. It is part of the old growth laurel forest ecosystem on the islands. On Madeira this ecosystem is protected.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Jungermanniopsida
Order:Porellales
Family:Radulaceae
Genus:Radula
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe