Marchantia crenata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
1532878
Status:
valid
Authors:
Austin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 5(3): 14. 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017166
Common Names
- Marchantia Crenata
- Crenate Marchantia Moss
- Crenate Marchantia-Moss
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Marchantia crenata (also called Scalloped Marchantia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Marchantiaceae family. It is a small, thalloid liverwort with a green coloration, and its thalli are typically 1-2 cm in diameter. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Marchantia crenata is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marchantia crenata is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single set of leaves.
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Marchantia crenata can be propagated by spores or by gemmae. Spores are released from the sporophyte and can be collected and sown on a moist surface. Gemmae are small, green, round structures that are released from the thallus and can be collected and planted on a moist surface. Cultivation of Marchantia crenata is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of air circulation.
Where to Find Marchantia crenata
Marchantia crenata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Marchantia crenata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marchantia crenata?
Marchantia crenata
What is the common name of Marchantia crenata?
Crenate liverwort
What is the habitat of Marchantia crenata?
It is found in moist and shady areas, such as forests, meadows, and streams
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100457143: Based on data supplied by Bryonames