Metacalypogeia alternifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
1202219
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 111: 185 1964
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201557
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metacalypogeia alternifolia (also called 'Alternate-leaved Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Jungermanniaceae family. It is a small, perennial plant with a creeping, branching thallus and alternate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Metacalypogeia alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metacalypogeia alternifolia has small, yellow-green flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metacalypogeia alternifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady, and sheltered habitats. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can also be propagated by spore sowing, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Metacalypogeia alternifolia
Metacalypogeia alternifolia can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.
Metacalypogeia alternifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metacalypogeia alternifolia?
Metacalypogeia alternifolia
What is the common name of Metacalypogeia alternifolia?
Alternate-leaved Metacalypogeia
Where is Metacalypogeia alternifolia found?
Metacalypogeia alternifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey
Species in the Metacalypogeia 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200389: Based on data supplied by Bryonames