Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1206386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Brit. Moss Fl.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205724



Common Names

  • Metzgeria acuminata
  • Acuminate Metzgeria
  • Acuminate Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria acuminata (also called Acuminate Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, terrariums, and gardens. It can also be used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria acuminata has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria acuminata is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thalli should be done in the spring or summer when the plants are actively growing. The thalli should be carefully separated and planted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Metzgeria acuminata

Metzgeria acuminata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Species in the Metzgeria genus

Metzgeria ciliata, Metzgeria kinabaluensis, Metzgeria americana, Metzgeria senjoana, Metzgeria conjugata, Metzgeria crassipilis, Metzgeria furcata, Metzgeria leptoneura, Metzgeria myriopoda, Metzgeria uncigera, Metzgeria pubescens, Metzgeria albinea, Metzgeria aurantiaca, Metzgeria fruticola, Metzgeria lechleri, Metzgeria liebmanniana, Metzgeria quadrifaria, Metzgeria rufula, Metzgeria scyphigera, Metzgeria epiphylla, Metzgeria bracteata, Metzgeria clavaeflora, Metzgeria polytricha, Metzgeria consanguinea, Metzgeria auriculata, Metzgeria bartlettii, Metzgeria jamesonii, Metzgeria subundulata, Metzgeria engelii, Metzgeria hegewaldii, Metzgeria maegdefraui, Metzgeria monoica, Metzgeria neotropica, Metzgeria parviinvolucrata, Metzgeria sparrei, Metzgeria undulata, Metzgeria violacea, Metzgeria cleefii, Metzgeria agnewii, Metzgeria laciniata, Metzgeria acuminata, Metzgeria simplex, Metzgeria alpina, Metzgeria kuwaharae, Metzgeria lindbergii, Metzgeria decrescens, Metzgeria divaricata, Metzgeria rigida, Metzgeria chilensis, Metzgeria fukuokana,

Species in the Metzgeriaceae family

Metzgeria ciliata, Metzgeria kinabaluensis, Metzgeria americana, Metzgeria senjoana, Metzgeria conjugata, Metzgeria crassipilis, Metzgeria furcata, Metzgeria leptoneura, Metzgeria myriopoda, Metzgeria uncigera, Metzgeria pubescens, Metzgeria albinea, Metzgeria aurantiaca, Metzgeria fruticola, Metzgeria lechleri, Metzgeria liebmanniana, Metzgeria quadrifaria, Metzgeria rufula, Metzgeria scyphigera, Metzgeria epiphylla, Metzgeria bracteata, Metzgeria clavaeflora, Metzgeria polytricha, Metzgeria consanguinea, Metzgeria auriculata, Metzgeria bartlettii, Metzgeria jamesonii, Metzgeria subundulata, Metzgeria engelii, Metzgeria hegewaldii, Metzgeria maegdefraui, Metzgeria monoica, Metzgeria neotropica, Metzgeria parviinvolucrata, Metzgeria sparrei, Metzgeria undulata, Metzgeria violacea, Metzgeria cleefii, Metzgeria agnewii, Metzgeria laciniata, Metzgeria acuminata, Metzgeria simplex, Metzgeria alpina, Metzgeria kuwaharae, Metzgeria lindbergii, Metzgeria decrescens, Metzgeria divaricata, Metzgeria rigida, Metzgeria chilensis, Metzgeria fukuokana,