Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
convexa
ID:
1201179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 2 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200517



Common Names

  • Riccia convexa
  • Convexa Moss
  • Convexa Moss Plant


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Description

Riccia convexa (also called convex riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort that is found in North America. It is a small-sized liverwort, with stems that are up to 5 cm long and leaves that are up to 2 mm long. It is native to North America, where it is found in wetlands, bogs, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia convexa is used in aquariums and terrariums as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia convexa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia convexa is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by spore sowing, division, or tissue culture. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in either an outdoor or an indoor environment. It should be kept in a well-drained potting mix and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in a new pot.

Where to Find Riccia convexa

Riccia convexa can be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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,