Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
quadrata
ID:
1200210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. (ed. 2) 2: 355 1772

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199548



Common Names

  • Marchantia quadrata
  • Four-angled Marchantia
  • Four-angled Liverwort


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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.

Uses & Benefits

Marchantia quadrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used to create a natural habitat for fish and other aquatic animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Marchantia quadrata sub. hyperborea (R.M. Schust.) Borovich.

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.

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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.

Marchantia quadrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marchantia quadrata?

Marchantia quadrata

What is the common name of Marchantia quadrata?

Quadrata

What is the habitat of Marchantia quadrata?

Wet rocks and moist soil

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

Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190071: Based on data supplied by Bryonames