Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W. Arnell
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 16: 264 1957
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200475
Common Names
- Riccia albolimbata
- White-edged Riccia
- Albolimbata Riccia
Description
Riccia albolimbata (also called White-Edged Riccia, among many other common names) is a small, green, thalloid liverwort. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in moist woods and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Riccia albolimbata is a species of liverwort that is commonly used for ornamental purposes in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of green roofs and moss walls.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riccia albolimbata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings have a single, long, slender leaf.
Where to Find Riccia albolimbata
Riccia albolimbata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Riccia albolimbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riccia albolimbata?
Riccia albolimbata
What type of plant is Riccia albolimbata?
Liverwort
Where is Riccia albolimbata found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
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,