Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
1197392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull. ex Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 21: 231 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196730



Common Names

  • White Riccia
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Riccia albida (also called White Riccia, 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

Riccia albida can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia albida has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia albida 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 Riccia albida

Riccia albida can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185933: Based on data supplied by Bryonames