Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluitans
ID:
1197411

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1139 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196749



Common Names

  • Riccia fluitans
  • Floating Riccia Moss
  • Riccia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Riccia fluitans var. reticulata Herzog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia fluitans 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 fluitans

Riccia fluitans is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.

Riccia fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia fluitans?

Riccia fluitans

What is the natural habitat of Riccia fluitans?

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

What is the size of Riccia fluitans?

Riccia fluitans 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

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: 35185958: Based on data supplied by Bryonames