Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
1197414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Underw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 19: 274 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196752



Common Names

  • Riccia hirta
  • Hairy Riccia Moss
  • Riccia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia hirta 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 hirta

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

Riccia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia hirta?

Riccia hirta

What is the natural habitat of Riccia hirta?

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

What is the size of Riccia hirta?

Riccia hirta 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

Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
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: 35185961: Based on data supplied by Bryonames