Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1305086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math-Naturwiss. Kl., Denkschr 11/22 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317540



Common Names

  • Metzgeria Brasiliensis
  • Metzgeria Brasiliense
  • Metzgeria Brasiliensi


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Description

Metzgeria brasiliensis (also called Brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria brasiliensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria brasiliensis is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Metzgeria brasiliensis

Metzgeria brasiliensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Metzgeria brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria brasiliensis?

Metzgeria brasiliensis

What is the common name of Metzgeria brasiliensis?

Brasiliensis Moss

What is the natural habitat of Metzgeria brasiliensis?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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

Victor Félix Schiffner (1862-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiffn.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100446137: Based on data supplied by Bryonames