Marchantia platycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
1532924
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.G. Long & Crand.-Stotl.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia Beiheft. 150: 110. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017207
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marchantia platycarpa (also called Broad-fruited Marchantia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Marchantiaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Canary Islands. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marchantia platycarpa is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marchantia platycarpa is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marchantia platycarpa can be propagated by spores or by division. The plant can be divided into smaller pieces and each piece can be planted in a separate container. The plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it may require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Marchantia platycarpa
Marchantia platycarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Marchantia platycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marchantia platycarpa?
Marchantia platycarpa
What is the common name of Marchantia platycarpa?
Platycarpa liverwort
What is the habitat of Marchantia platycarpa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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: 100504097: Based on data supplied by Bryonames