Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifrons
ID:
1200666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 571 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200004



Common Names

  • Riccia crassifrons
  • Crassifrons Riccia
  • Crassifrons Moss


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Description

Riccia crassifrons (also called Thick-headed Riccia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Ricciaceae family. It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, growing in moist, shady places on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia crassifrons is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some animals, such as snails and fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia crassifrons has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are very small, and the seedlings are tiny, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia crassifrons is a terrestrial species that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in moist, shaded areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It can also be grown in a terrarium or other enclosed environment.

Where to Find Riccia crassifrons

Riccia crassifrons is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190654: Based on data supplied by Bryonames