Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crozalsii
ID:
1202600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levier

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 29: 73 1902

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201938



Common Names

  • Riccia crozalsii
  • Crozalsii Riccia
  • Crozalsii Moss


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Description

Riccia crozalsii (also called Crozalsii riccia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, liverwort native to the Mediterranean region. It has a flat, leaf-like thallus with a single, central vein. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rocks, walls, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia crozalsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the aquarium hobby as a carpeting plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia crozalsii has small, inconspicuous flowers. Its seeds are tiny and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia crozalsii is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas with a pH of 5.5-7.0 and temperatures of 10-20°C. It should be grown in a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Riccia crozalsii

Riccia crozalsii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.

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

Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200908: Based on data supplied by Bryonames