Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamellosa
ID:
1198795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raddi

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Opusc. Sci. 2: 351 1818

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198133



Common Names

  • Riccia lamellosa
  • Lamellosa Riccia
  • Lamellosa Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Riccia lamellosa (also called Lamellose Riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Ricciaceae. It is a small, thin, yellowish-green plant that grows in tufts. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia lamellosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Riccia lamellosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Riccia lamellosa

Riccia lamellosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Riccia lamellosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia lamellosa?

Riccia lamellosa

What is the common name of Riccia lamellosa?

Lamellose Riccia

What is the habitat of Riccia lamellosa?

It is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187955: Based on data supplied by Bryonames