Marchantia vitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
1532958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bulletin de l'Herbier Boissier. 7: 520. 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017236
Common Names
- Marchantia vitiensis
- Vitiensis liverwort
- Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marchantia vitiensis (also called Fijian Marchantia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Marchantiaceae. It is native to Fiji, where it is found in moist, shady places, such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Marchantia vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marchantia vitiensis has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marchantia vitiensis can be propagated from spores or cuttings. Spores should be sown in a moist soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and moisture to ensure successful propagation.
Where to Find Marchantia vitiensis
Marchantia vitiensis can be found in parts of Asia, in the Mediterranean region, and in some parts of Europe.
Marchantia vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marchantia vitiensis?
Marchantia vitiensis
What is the common name of Marchantia vitiensis?
Vitiense Marchantia
What is the natural habitat of Marchantia vitiensis?
Moist soil, mossy rocks, and tree bark
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: 100451931: Based on data supplied by Bryonames