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
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.
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,