Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicola
ID:
1199094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb. Fisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 8: 74. f. 1–2 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198432



Common Names

  • Riccia vulcanicola
  • Vulcanicola Riccia
  • Vulcanicola's Riccia


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Description

Riccia vulcanicola (also called Riccia sorocarpa, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a cushion-forming species that grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia vulcanicola is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some species of fish and amphibians.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Riccia vulcanicola has small, yellow-green flowers that are usually borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Riccia vulcanicola is a small, perennial, evergreen moss that is native to North America. It is usually found in moist, shady areas and prefers acidic soils. Propagation is done by division or by spore sowing. It can be grown in pots or in the garden in a moist, shady spot.

Where to Find Riccia vulcanicola

Riccia vulcanicola can be found in Japan.

Riccia vulcanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia vulcanicola?

Riccia vulcanicola

What type of plant is Riccia vulcanicola?

A moss

Where is Riccia vulcanicola found?

Riccia vulcanicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188370: Based on data supplied by Bryonames