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cavernous crystalwort

Riccia cavernosa

Endangered

About

The Cavernous crystalwort (Riccia cavernosa) is a species in the genus Riccia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Marchantiophyta (hepáticas)

Class

Marchantiopsida (Marchantiopsida)

Order

Marchantiales (Marchantiales)

Species

Riccia cavernosa (cavernous crystalwort)

Names in Other Languages

French riccie caverneuse

German Grubiges Sternlebermoos

Similar Species in Riccia

Channelled Crystalwort

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cavernous crystalwort?

The scientific name of cavernous crystalwort is Riccia cavernosa. It belongs to the genus Riccia.

What is the conservation status of cavernous crystalwort?

cavernous crystalwort (Riccia cavernosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cavernous crystalwort live?

cavernous crystalwort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does cavernous crystalwort belong to?

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

Is cavernous crystalwort endangered?

Yes, cavernous crystalwort (Riccia cavernosa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does cavernous crystalwort belong to?

cavernous crystalwort (Riccia cavernosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cavernous crystalwort?

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