Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beyrichiana
ID:
1197394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe ex Lehm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196732



Common Names

  • Beyrich's Riccia
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Riccia beyrichiana (also called Beyrich's 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 beyrichiana can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia beyrichiana 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 beyrichiana 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 beyrichiana

Riccia beyrichiana 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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185935: Based on data supplied by Bryonames