Porella is a large, common, and widespread genus of liverworts in order Porellales. It is a member of the family Porellaceae within that order. There are 84 species recognized,[1] most of them from East Asia. The genus has a wide distribution in temperate areas, where it is commonly found growing attached to the bark of trees. Members of the genus have lobed leaves with a large upper lobe and small lower lobe.[2]
The following species are recognised in the genus Porella:
Porella is a large, common, and widespread genus of liverworts in order Porellales. It is a member of the family Porellaceae within that order. There are 84 species recognized, most of them from East Asia. The genus has a wide distribution in temperate areas, where it is commonly found growing attached to the bark of trees. Members of the genus have lobed leaves with a large upper lobe and small lower lobe.