Metzgeria cratoneura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cratoneura
ID:
1305088
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl., Denksch 111/24 1964
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317542
Common Names
- Metzgeria Cratoneura
- Metzgeria Cratoneurum
- Metzgeria Cratoneurus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria cratoneura (also called Cratoneura, 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 cratoneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria cratoneura has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria cratoneura 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 cratoneura
Metzgeria cratoneura is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Metzgeria cratoneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria cratoneura?
Metzgeria cratoneura
What is the common name of Metzgeria cratoneura?
Cratoneura Moss
What is the natural habitat of Metzgeria cratoneura?
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: 100446139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames