Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1198197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sérgio & Perold

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 17: 127. f. 1–3 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197535



Common Names

  • Riccia atlantica
  • Atlantic Riccia Liverwort
  • Atlantic Riccia


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Description

Riccia atlantica (also called Atlantic Riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Ricciaceae. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort with a creeping stem and a flattened, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia atlantica has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia atlantica is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Riccia atlantica

Riccia atlantica can be found in wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Riccia atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia atlantica?

Riccia atlantica

What is the distribution of Riccia atlantica?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the habitat of Riccia atlantica?

It grows on rocks and walls in sunny, dry habitats.

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

Cécilia Loff Pereira Sérgio Costa Gomes (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sérgio' in the authors string.
Sarie Magdalena Perold (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perold' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187084: Based on data supplied by Bryonames