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floating crystalwort

Riccia fluitans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (نباتات كبدية)

Class

Marchantiopsida (كبدانية)

Order

Marchantiales (كبديات)

Species

Riccia fluitans (floating crystalwort)

Names in Other Languages

French riccie flottante

German Untergetauchtes Sternlebermoos

Similar Species in Riccia

cavernous crystalwort

Riccia cavernosa

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of floating crystalwort?

The scientific name of floating crystalwort is Riccia fluitans. It belongs to the genus Riccia.

What is the conservation status of floating crystalwort?

floating crystalwort (Riccia fluitans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does floating crystalwort live?

floating crystalwort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does floating crystalwort belong to?

floating crystalwort (Riccia fluitans) belongs to the genus Riccia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ricciaceae.

What kingdom does floating crystalwort belong to?

floating crystalwort (Riccia fluitans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of floating crystalwort?

The closest relatives of floating crystalwort in the genus Riccia include Black Crystalwort, Blue Crystalwort, cavernous crystalwort, Channelled Crystalwort, Ciliate Crystalwort.