Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196725
Common Names
- Curved Riccardia
- Forked Radula
- Cushion Moss
Description
Riccardia incurvata (also called Curved Riccardia, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, perennial moss found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist soils and on rocks in mountainous regions. It has a delicate, feathery appearance, with small, light green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Riccardia incurvata can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riccardia incurvata has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Riccardia incurvata is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The thalli can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Riccardia incurvata
Riccardia incurvata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Aneuraceae family
Acrostolia alata,
Aneura pinguis,
Aneura ledermannii,
Aneura marianensis,
Aneura crateriformis,
Aneura latissima,
Aneura macrostachya,
Aneura novaecaledoniae,
Aneura sharpii,
Aneura brasiliensis,
Aneura maxima,
Aneura blasioides,
Aneura eskuchei,
Aneura singalangana,
Aneura gemmifera,
Aneura hirsuta,
Aneura subcanaliculata,
Aneura keniae,
Aneura vincentina,
Aneura giangena,
Aneura gibbsiana,
Aneura gigantea,
Aneura glaucescens,
Aneura goebeliana,
Aneura husteinii,
Aneura imbricata,
Aneura intermedia,
Aneura kaguensis,
Aneura latemultifida,
Aneura mirabilis,
Aneura novaguineensis,
Aneura nymanii,
Aneura pellucida,
Aneura amboinensis,
Aneura augustae,
Aneura polyantha,
Aneura biflora,
Aneura puiggarii,
Aneura breutelii,
Aneura brevifolia,
Aneura punctata,
Aneura brevissima,
Aneura cerebrata,
Aneura rodwayi,
Aneura roraimensis,
Aneura rotangicola,
Aneura serrulata,
Aneura crinita,
Aneura squarrosa,
Aneura crumii,