Description
Marchantia hexaptera (also called Six-winged liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Marchantiaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, in moist and shady habitats such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Marchantia hexaptera is a liverwort species that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and kidney diseases, as well as digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marchantia hexaptera is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.