Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 1: 19 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198134
Common Names
- Riccia mauryana
- Mauryana Riccia
- Mauryana Leafy Liverwort
Description
Riccia mauryana (also called Maury’s 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 mauryana 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 mauryana 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.
Where to Find Riccia mauryana
Riccia mauryana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Riccia mauryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riccia mauryana?
Riccia mauryana
What is the common name of Riccia mauryana?
Maury's Riccia
What is the habitat of Riccia mauryana?
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,