Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1198807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., ser. 8,

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198145



Common Names

  • Metzgeria aurantiaca
  • Orange Liverwort
  • Orange-Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria aurantiaca (also called Orange Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Metzgeriaceae family. It is a small, yellow-orange thalloid liverwort, with a thallus of up to 1 cm in length. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metzgeria aurantiaca is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria aurantiaca is a small, terrestrial moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a shade-loving species that prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of established clumps. Spores can also be used for propagation, but this method is less reliable.

Where to Find Metzgeria aurantiaca

Metzgeria aurantiaca is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Metzgeria aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria aurantiaca?

Metzgeria aurantiaca

What is the common name of Metzgeria aurantiaca?

Orange Metzgeria

What is the habitat of Metzgeria aurantiaca?

It is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions

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,