Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
riccardioides
ID:
1196683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Furuki & Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 67: 291. f. 1–4 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196021

Common Names

  • Mizutania riccardioides
  • Riccardioides Mizutania
  • Riccardioides Mizu-Bell

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Uses & Benefits

Mizutania riccardioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mizutania riccardioides has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mizutania riccardioides is a small moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It can be propagated by dividing the moss into small pieces and replanting them in the desired location. Spore sowing is also possible, but it may take a few years for the moss to become established.

Where to Find Mizutania riccardioides

Mizutania riccardioides can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Mizutania genus

Species in the Calypogeiaceae family

Calypogeia fissa, Calypogeia integristipula, Calypogeia muelleriana, Calypogeia neesiana, Calypogeia peruviana, Calypogeia sphagnicola, Calypogeia suecica, Calypogeia subintegra, Calypogeia laxa, Calypogeia tenax, Calypogeia leptoloma, Calypogeia rhombifolia, Calypogeia goebelii, Calypogeia bidentula, Calypogeia longifolia, Calypogeia azurea, Calypogeia granulata, Calypogeia annabonensis, Calypogeia miquelii, Calypogeia grandistipula, Calypogeia lunata, Calypogeia azorica, Calypogeia cordistipula, Calypogeia formosana, Calypogeia tosana, Calypogeia aeruginosa, Calypogeia angusta, Calypogeia asakawana, Calypogeia contracta, Calypogeia fujisana, Calypogeia japonica, Calypogeia nasuensis, Calypogeia obovata, Calypogeia lechleri, Calypogeia uncinulatula, Calypogeia densifolia, Calypogeia mascarenensis, Calypogeia microstipula, Calypogeia vietnamica, Calypogeia andicola, Calypogeia apiculata, Calypogeia ceylanica, Calypogeia cuspidata, Calypogeia decurrens, Calypogeia falcata, Calypogeia kamchatica, Calypogeia khasiana, Calypogeia latissima, Calypogeia lophocoleoides, Calypogeia marginella,

References

Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Tatsuwo Furuki (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furuki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184464: Based on data supplied by Bryonames