Studies in the liverwort family Aneuraceae (Metzgeriales) from southern Africa. 2. The genus Riccardia and its type species, R. multifida, with confirmation of its presence in the region

Abstract

A generic description of Riccardia Gray is presented, as well as confirmation of the local presence of its type species, R. multifida (L.) Gray, which is described and illustrated. Arnell (1952; 1963) incorrectly identified his collections of this species as R. saccatiflora (Steph.) S.W.Arnell; some notes on it are added.