Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wainionis
ID:
1198797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bryologist

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198135



Common Names

  • Riccia wainionis
  • Wainionis Riccia
  • Wainionis Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Riccia wainionis (also called Wainio’s Riccia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Ricciaceae. It is a small, thin, yellowish-green plant that grows in tufts. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Riccia wainionis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Riccia wainionis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Riccia wainionis

Riccia wainionis can be found in the wetter parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Riccia wainionis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Riccia wainionis?

Riccia wainionis

What is the common name of Riccia wainionis?

Wainio's Riccia

What is the habitat of Riccia wainionis?

It is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions

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,