Mesoptychia igiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
igiana
ID:
1524434
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S. Hatt.) L. Söderstr. & Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 65: 54. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010166
Common Names
- Mesoptychia igiana
- Igiana Liverwort
- Igiana Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesoptychia igiana (also called Ig's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant, with a thallus of up to 0.5 cm wide, and is native to Central and South America. It grows on moist, shaded rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Mesoptychia igiana is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used for erosion control and to purify water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesoptychia igiana has a flower with yellow petals and a yellow center. Its seed is small and round. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Mesoptychia igiana can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in the spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Mesoptychia igiana
Mesoptychia igiana can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Mesoptychia igiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesoptychia igiana?
Mesoptychia igiana
What is the family of Mesoptychia igiana?
Lamiaceae
What is the habitat of Mesoptychia igiana?
Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs
Species in the Mesoptychia genus
Mesoptychia sahlbergii, Mesoptychia badensis, Mesoptychia bantriensis, Mesoptychia chichibuensis, Mesoptychia chinensis, Mesoptychia collaris, Mesoptychia fitzgeraldiae, Mesoptychia gillmanii, Mesoptychia heterocolpos, Mesoptychia igiana, Mesoptychia mamatkulovii, Mesoptychia mayebarae, Mesoptychia morrisoncola, Mesoptychia polymorpha, Mesoptychia rutheana, Mesoptychia subcrispa, Mesoptychia turbinata, Mesoptychia ussuriensis,
Species in the Jungermanniaceae family
Delavayella serrata, Eremonotus myriocarpus, Jungermannia konstantinovae, Jungermannia atrovirens, Jungermannia exsertifolia, Jungermannia polaris, Jungermannia pumila, Jungermannia dubioides, Jungermannia eucordifolia, Jungermannia ovato-trigona, Jungermannia quadridigitata, Jungermannia borealis, Jungermannia hexagona, Jungermannia riparia, Jungermannia erectii, Jungermannia amakawana, Jungermannia mairangii, Jungermannia gollanii, Jungermannia afoninae, Jungermannia incerta, Jungermannia quadridentata, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia chinensis, Jungermannia sullivantiana, Jungermannia exigua, Jungermannia supina, Jungermannia oblongifolia, Jungermannia fernandeziana, Jungermannia amentacea, Jungermannia tenuis, Jungermannia lateriflora, Jungermannia lescuriana, Jungermannia sauteri, Jungermannia cordata, Jungermannia peltata, Jungermannia crenulata, Jungermannia schmideliana, Jungermannia creutzeri, Jungermannia uncifolia, Jungermannia longiretis, Jungermannia secunda, Jungermannia serpillifolia, Jungermannia vernicosa, Jungermannia viridis, Jungermannia mastigophora, Jungermannia sinuata, Jungermannia bipinnata, Jungermannia michelii, Jungermannia digitata,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100383538: Based on data supplied by Bryonames