Mesoptychia rutheana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutheana
ID:
1524441
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Limpr.) L. Söderstr. & Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 65: 54. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010171
Common Names
- Mesoptychia rutheana
- Rutheana Liverwort
- Rutheana Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesoptychia rutheana (also called Ruthe's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green, cushion-forming plant with a small, rounded thallus. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mesoptychia rutheana 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 rutheana 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 rutheana 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 rutheana
Mesoptychia rutheana can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Mesoptychia rutheana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesoptychia rutheana?
Mesoptychia rutheana
What is the family of Mesoptychia rutheana?
Lamiaceae
What is the habitat of Mesoptychia rutheana?
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: 100383542: Based on data supplied by Bryonames