Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saharensis
ID:
1201281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph. ex Jovet-Ast

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 26: 62 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200619



Common Names

  • Riccia saharensis
  • Riccia
  • Saharensis


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Description

Riccia saharensis (also called Saharan riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Ricciaceae family. It is a small, delicate plant with a creeping habit and small, rounded leaves. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia saharensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia saharensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a curved petiole.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia saharensis can be propagated by division of the thalli or by spores. The thalli should be divided in spring or autumn. Spores should be sown on a moistened substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment. The substrate should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Riccia saharensis

Riccia saharensis is found in the Sahara Desert.

Riccia saharensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia saharensis?

Riccia saharensis

What type of plant is Riccia saharensis?

A liverwort

What is the habitat of Riccia saharensis?

It is found in moist, shady places in the Sahara Desert

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

Suzanne Jovet-Ast (1914-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jovet-Ast' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191490: Based on data supplied by Bryonames