Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
1197413

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1139 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196751



Common Names

  • Riccia glauca
  • Glaucous Riccia Moss
  • Riccia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia glauca 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 glauca var. ciliaris Warnst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia glauca 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 glauca

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

Riccia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia glauca?

Riccia glauca

What is the natural habitat of Riccia glauca?

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

What is the size of Riccia glauca?

Riccia glauca 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: 35185960: Based on data supplied by Bryonames