Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
1201283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perold

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 16: 367. f. 1–3 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200621



Common Names

  • Riccia somaliensis
  • Riccia
  • Somaliensis


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Description

Riccia somaliensis (also called Somali 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 somaliensis 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 somaliensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a hooked petiole.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia somaliensis 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 somaliensis

Riccia somaliensis is found in Somalia.

Riccia somaliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia somaliensis?

Riccia somaliensis

What type of plant is Riccia somaliensis?

A liverwort

What is the habitat of Riccia somaliensis?

It is found in moist, shady places in the mountains of Somalia

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191492: Based on data supplied by Bryonames