Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
corralensis
ID:
1532083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bulletin de l'Herbier Boissier. 7(12): 933. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016489



Common Names

  • Metzgeria Corralensis
  • Corral Metzgeria
  • Corral-branched Metzgeria


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Description

Metzgeria corralensis (also called Corrales Shield-moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a small, yellow-green stem with a single, erect, lanceolate leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria corralensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it is able to grow in poor soils and can help to stabilize slopes. It is also used as a groundcover and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria corralensis has small yellow-green flowers, which produce small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria corralensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and moist. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day.

Where to Find Metzgeria corralensis

Metzgeria corralensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Metzgeria corralensis FAQ

What type of habitat does Metzgeria corralensis prefer?

Metzgeria corralensis prefers moist, shady habitats.

What type of soil does Metzgeria corralensis prefer?

Metzgeria corralensis prefers acidic, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Metzgeria corralensis prefer?

Metzgeria corralensis prefers humid climates.

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455926: Based on data supplied by Bryonames