Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
1197407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 305 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196745



Common Names

  • Riccia curtisii
  • Curtis' Riccia Moss
  • Riccia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia curtisii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin leaf and a small root system.

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Where to Find Riccia curtisii

Riccia curtisii is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Riccia curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia curtisii?

Riccia curtisii

What is the natural habitat of Riccia curtisii?

Riccia curtisii is found in wet areas, such as bogs and fens.

What is the size of Riccia curtisii?

Riccia curtisii is a small plant, usually no more than 10 cm in height.

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

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185954: Based on data supplied by Bryonames