Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
1204034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisch. ex C. Krauss

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Flora 29: 135 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203372



Common Names

  • White-Margined Riccia
  • Riccia albomarginata
  • White-Margined Riccia Moss


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Description

Riccia albomarginata (also called white-margined riccia, among many other common names) is a small, thallose liverwort that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a bright green, flat, and branched thallus with white margins. It is usually found in wet, shady habitats such as moist soil, rocks, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia albomarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia albomarginata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on short, erect stalks. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Riccia albomarginata

Riccia albomarginata can be found in the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Alps.

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

Gottlieb Wilhelm Bischoff (1797-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisch.' in the authors string.
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Krauss (1812-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Krauss' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202830: Based on data supplied by Bryonames