Description
Marchantia quadrata (also called Four-lobed Marchantia, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, bogs, and wet rocks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marchantia quadrata has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are round and brown in color. The seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marchantia quadrata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly. Propagation by division is best done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Marchantia quadrata
Marchantia quadrata can be found in moist, shady, wooded areas of North America, Europe, and Asia.