Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. 2: 95 1795
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200629
Common Names
- Riccia ciliata
- Riccia
- Ciliata
Description
Riccia ciliata (also called Ciliate riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Ricciaceae family. It is a small, delicate plant with a creeping habit and small, rounded leaves. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Riccia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Riccia ciliata is small and white. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Riccia ciliata is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It needs to be kept moist and should be watered regularly. It is best grown in acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.0.
Where to Find Riccia ciliata
Riccia ciliata is found in tropical Africa.
Riccia ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riccia ciliata?
Riccia ciliata
What type of plant is Riccia ciliata?
A liverwort
What is the habitat of Riccia ciliata?
It is found in moist, shady places in the mountains of Japan
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,