Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microciliata
ID:
1201188

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.H. Volk & Perold

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 16: 173. f. 5–7 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200526



Common Names

  • Riccia microciliata
  • Microciliata Moss
  • Microciliata Moss Plant


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia microciliata is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used in the study of plant physiology and genetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia microciliata has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia microciliata is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by spore sowing, division, or tissue culture. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in either an outdoor or an indoor environment. It should be kept in a well-drained potting mix and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in a new pot.

Where to Find Riccia microciliata

Riccia microciliata can be found in the United States and Canada.

Riccia microciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia microciliata?

Riccia microciliata

What type of plant is Riccia microciliata?

Liverwort

Where is Riccia microciliata native to?

North 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,

References

Sarie Magdalena Perold (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perold' in the authors string.
Otto Heinrich Volk (1903-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.H.Volk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191360: Based on data supplied by Bryonames