Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1197420

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L. Jacobs

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196758



Common Names

  • Riccia tenella
  • Tenellous Riccia Moss
  • Riccia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Riccia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia tenella has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia tenella can be propagated by division or by spore. Division is the most common method of propagation. The plant can be divided into several smaller sections and planted in separate pots. Spores can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Riccia tenella

Riccia tenella can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Riccia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia tenella?

Riccia tenella

What is the natural habitat of Riccia tenella?

Riccia tenella is found in wet areas, such as bogs and fens.

What is the size of Riccia tenella?

Riccia tenella is a small plant, usually no more than 10 cm in height.

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

Donald Leroy Jacobs (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185967: Based on data supplied by Bryonames