Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
berteroana
ID:
1203906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm. & Lindenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 6: 21 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203244



Common Names

  • Marchantia berteroana
  • Berteroana Marchantia
  • Berteroana Liverwort


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Description

Marchantia berteroana (also called Bertero's Marchantia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species that grows in a rosette-like pattern. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, and is found in temperate and tropical regions, typically in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Marchantia berteroana is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 4 tepals. Seed: small, dark brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marchantia berteroana is propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water. The plant can also be propagated by division. The plant should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Marchantia berteroana

Marchantia berteroana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Marchantia berteroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marchantia berteroana?

Marchantia berteroana

What is the family of Marchantia berteroana?

Marchantiaceae

Where is Marchantia berteroana found?

South America

Species in the Marchantia genus

Marchantia paleacea, Marchantia polymorpha, Marchantia chenopoda, Marchantia papillata, Marchantia berteroana, Marchantia globosa, Marchantia breviloba, Marchantia stoloniscyphulus, Marchantia carrii, Marchantia novoguineensis, Marchantia philippinensis, Marchantia solomonensis, Marchantia streimannii, Marchantia pappeana, Marchantia emarginata, Marchantia formosana, Marchantia pinnata, Marchantia debilis, Marchantia balboi, Marchantia keniae, Marchantia tusui, Marchantia inflexa, Marchantia linearis, Marchantia longii, Marchantia macropora, Marchantia miqueliana, Marchantia papyracea, Marchantia pileata, Marchantia platycarpa, Marchantia plicata, Marchantia quadrata, Marchantia quadriloba, Marchantia romanica, Marchantia rubribarba, Marchantia sellae, Marchantia subgeminata, Marchantia subintegra, Marchantia treubii, Marchantia trilocularis, Marchantia vitiensis, Marchantia wallisii, Marchantia acaulis, Marchantia antiquia, Marchantia assamica, Marchantia cagnii, Marchantia cengiana, Marchantia crenata, Marchantia foliacea, Marchantia friedrichsthaliana, Marchantia geminata,

Species in the Marchantiaceae family

Marchantia paleacea, Marchantia polymorpha, Marchantia chenopoda, Marchantia papillata, Marchantia berteroana, Marchantia globosa, Marchantia breviloba, Marchantia stoloniscyphulus, Marchantia carrii, Marchantia novoguineensis, Marchantia philippinensis, Marchantia solomonensis, Marchantia streimannii, Marchantia pappeana, Marchantia emarginata, Marchantia formosana, Marchantia pinnata, Marchantia debilis, Marchantia balboi, Marchantia keniae, Marchantia tusui, Marchantia inflexa, Marchantia linearis, Marchantia longii, Marchantia macropora, Marchantia miqueliana, Marchantia papyracea, Marchantia pileata, Marchantia platycarpa, Marchantia plicata, Marchantia quadrata, Marchantia quadriloba, Marchantia romanica, Marchantia rubribarba, Marchantia sellae, Marchantia subgeminata, Marchantia subintegra, Marchantia treubii, Marchantia trilocularis, Marchantia vitiensis, Marchantia wallisii, Marchantia acaulis, Marchantia antiquia, Marchantia assamica, Marchantia cagnii, Marchantia cengiana, Marchantia crenata, Marchantia foliacea, Marchantia friedrichsthaliana, Marchantia geminata,

References

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202683: Based on data supplied by Bryonames