Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
1202015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 553 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201353



Common Names

  • Plagiochila florida
  • Plagiochila gymnotis
  • Plagiochila homochroma


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Description

Metzgeria bracteata (also called Bracteata Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, glossy liverwort. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria bracteata is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant for rock gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria bracteata has small yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria bracteata can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in a rock garden or woodland garden.

Where to Find Metzgeria bracteata

Metzgeria bracteata can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Metzgeria bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria bracteata?

Metzgeria bracteata

What is the common name of Metzgeria bracteata?

Bracted liverwort

What is the habitat of Metzgeria bracteata?

It is found in moist, shady places, often in forests and on rocks

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,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200124: Based on data supplied by Bryonames