Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
sahlbergii
ID:
1197216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb. & Arnell) A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ottawa Naturalist 17: 15 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196554



Common Names

  • Mesoptychia sahlbergii
  • Sahlberg's Mesoptychia
  • Sahlberg's Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Mesoptychia sahlbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesoptychia sahlbergii has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesoptychia sahlbergii is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Mesoptychia sahlbergii

Mesoptychia sahlbergii can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Mesoptychia sahlbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesoptychia sahlbergii?

Mesoptychia sahlbergii

What is the common name of Mesoptychia sahlbergii?

Sahlberg's Mesoptychia

What is the natural habitat of Mesoptychia sahlbergii?

It is found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet woods

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185627: Based on data supplied by Bryonames