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Riccia albolimbata
Scientific Name: Riccia albolimbata
Family: Ricciaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Riccia albolimbata
Riccia albolimbata S.W. Arnell is a species of liverwort in the genus Riccia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Riccia albolimbata S.W. Arnell
- Rank: Species
- Order: Marchantiales
- Family: Ricciaceae
- Synonyms: Some texts mention the potential synonymy of Riccia pseudolimbata with Riccia albolimbata.
- Subspecies: Riccia andina Mll. Frib. ssp. chionophora R.M. Schust.
Distribution and Habitat
- Riccia albolimbata is found in Southern Africa.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Namibia (formerly South-West Africa), with specimens found near Windhoek (Ondekaremba) and Otjiwarongo (Okosongomingo).
- It is also present in South Africa.
Morphological Characteristics
- This species is characterized by having white scales.
- The absence of terpenes is noted, attributed to the lack of oil bodies.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- Riccia albolimbata contains mostly saturated, monoenoic, and polyenoic fatty acids.
Ecological Interactions
- Riccia albolimbata's desiccation tolerance has been studied in relation to its genetic markers and ability to repair after rehydration.
Further Information
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: GBIF
- Tropicos: Tropicos (Missouri Botanical Garden)
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
- The South African National Biodiversity Institute
- Wageningen UR online library catalog.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life