Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frostii
ID:
1197412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 17 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196750



Common Names

  • Riccia frostii
  • Frost's Riccia Moss
  • Riccia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia frostii 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 frostii var. crystallinoides Schiffn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia frostii 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 frostii

Riccia frostii is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.

Riccia frostii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia frostii?

Riccia frostii

What is the natural habitat of Riccia frostii?

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

What is the size of Riccia frostii?

Riccia frostii 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: 35185959: Based on data supplied by Bryonames