Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Howe
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 184 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196759
Common Names
- Riccia trichocarpa
- Trichocarpous Riccia Moss
- Riccia Moss
Uses & Benefits
Riccia trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Riccia trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa
Riccia trichocarpa can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Riccia trichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riccia trichocarpa?
Riccia trichocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Riccia trichocarpa?
Riccia trichocarpa is found in wet areas, such as bogs and fens.
What is the size of Riccia trichocarpa?
Riccia trichocarpa 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,