Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abdita
ID:
1532988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cargill

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Australian Systematic Botany. 34(4): 340. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017262





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Description

Riccia abdita (also called Star Moss, among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the Ricciaceae family. It is a small, bright green plant with a thallus that is typically wider at the base than the tip. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia abdita is used in aquariums as a decorative plant and to provide oxygen to the water. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Riccia abdita is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia abdita is a small, aquatic liverwort that is found in shallow, still water bodies. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by fragmentation. To cultivate Riccia abdita, the water body should be shallow and still, with a temperature between 15-25°C. The water should be slightly acidic, with a pH of 5-7. Riccia abdita prefers a substrate of mud, sand, or gravel, and should be kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Riccia abdita

Riccia abdita can be found in moist soil, mossy rocks, and tree bark in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Riccia abdita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia abdita?

Riccia abdita

What is the common name of Riccia abdita?

Abdita Riccia

What type of plant is Riccia abdita?

Riccia abdita is a liverwort species

Species in the Ricciaceae family

Riccia crystallina, Riccia albida, Riccia beyrichiana, Riccia bifurca, Riccia californica, Riccia campbelliana, Riccia canaliculata, Riccia cavernosa, Riccia curtisii, Riccia dictyospora, Riccia fluitans, Riccia frostii, Riccia glauca, Riccia hirta, Riccia macallisteri, Riccia membranacea, Riccia nigrella, Riccia ozarkiana, Riccia sorocarpa, Riccia tenella, Riccia trichocarpa, Riccia violacea, Riccia atlantica, Riccia atromarginata, Riccia breutelii, Riccia iodocheila, Riccia lamellosa, Riccia mauryana, Riccia wainionis, Riccia chiapasensis, Riccia hegewaldiana, Riccia geissleriana, Riccia helenae, Riccia vulcanicola, Riccia crassifrons, Riccia albolimbata, Riccia argenteolimbata, Riccia congoana, Riccia erubescens, Riccia esulcata, Riccia convexa, Riccia microciliata, Riccia okahandjana, Riccia saharensis, Riccia somaliensis, Riccia stricta, Riccia ciliata, Riccia warnstorfii, Riccia singularis, Riccia crozalsii,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100517600: Based on data supplied by Bryonames