Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruchartii
ID:
1206701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 6: 330. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206039



Common Names

  • Riccia fruchartii
  • Riccia Moss
  • Fruchartii Moss


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Description

Riccia fruchartii (also called Frucharts's riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It grows on the ground in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia fruchartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Riccia fruchartii are small and yellow, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia fruchartii is a small, terrestrial liverwort that can be propagated from spores or vegetative fragments. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a potting mix with some sand and peat moss. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady, moist location. Propagation from spores is best done in the spring or early summer, while vegetative propagation can be done at any time of the year.

Where to Find Riccia fruchartii

Riccia fruchartii can be found in Cuba.

Riccia fruchartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia fruchartii?

Riccia fruchartii

What is the common name of Riccia fruchartii?

Fruchart's riccia

What is the habitat of Riccia fruchartii?

It is found in moist forests and wetlands in Central and South America

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,