Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
okahandjana
ID:
1201193

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W. Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 16: 268 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200531



Common Names

  • Riccia okahandjana
  • Okahandjana Moss
  • Okahandjana Moss Plant


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Description

Riccia okahandjana (also called Okahandja Riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Ricciaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests, in crevices of rocks, and on moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia okahandjana 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

The flower of Riccia okahandjana is small and white. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia okahandjana is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in damp, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, nutrient-free medium. The thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, nutrient-free medium.

Where to Find Riccia okahandjana

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

Riccia okahandjana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia okahandjana?

Riccia okahandjana

What type of plant is Riccia okahandjana?

Liverwort

Where is Riccia okahandjana 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

Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191365: Based on data supplied by Bryonames