Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crystallina
ID:
1197064

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1138 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196402



Common Names

  • Riccia crystallina
  • Crystalline Riccia
  • Crystalline Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia crystallina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a carpet of foliage. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia crystallina has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia crystallina can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a humid greenhouse.

Where to Find Riccia crystallina

Riccia crystallina can be found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.

Riccia crystallina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia crystallina?

Riccia crystallina

What is the common name of Riccia crystallina?

Crystalline Riccia

What is the habitat of Riccia crystallina?

It is found in moist habitats, including wet rocks, wet soil, and mossy logs.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185326: Based on data supplied by Bryonames