Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria alpina has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Metzgeria alpina is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, brown, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria alpina is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs. Cultivation and propagation of this species is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Propagation is best done by division of the thalli or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Metzgeria alpina
Metzgeria alpina is native to the temperate regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.