Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
1201175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perold

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 16: 371. f. 4–6 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200513



Common Names

  • Riccia erubescens
  • Erubescens Moss
  • Erubescens Moss Plant


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Description

Riccia erubescens (also called blushing 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 erubescens is used in aquariums and terrariums as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia erubescens has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Where to Find Riccia erubescens

Riccia erubescens 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,

References

Sarie Magdalena Perold (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perold' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191343: Based on data supplied by Bryonames