Status:
valid
Authors:
Gola
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Annali di Botanica (Rome). 6: 271. 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017151
Common Names
- Marchantia Cagnii
- Cagni's Marchantia Moss
- Cagni's Marchantia-Moss
Description
Marchantia cagnii (also called Cagnii's Leaf Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Marchantiaceae family. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a cartilaginous texture. It is native to the northern hemisphere and is found in temperate regions in moist habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Marchantia cagnii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marchantia cagnii has a yellowish-green flower with a single anther, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are yellowish-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marchantia cagnii can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on moistened soil, with a layer of sand or peat moss to help retain moisture. The plant should be kept in a bright, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C.
Where to Find Marchantia cagnii
Marchantia cagnii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Marchantia cagnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marchantia cagnii?
Marchantia cagnii
What is the common name of Marchantia cagnii?
Cagn's liverwort
What is the habitat of Marchantia cagnii?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet rocks
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,