Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
1208230

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 58: 288. f. 4 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207568



Common Names

  • Metzgeria divaricata
  • Divaricata Leafy Liverwort
  • Divaricata Leaf-liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria divaricata (also called Divaricate Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is found in the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria divaricata is a species of liverwort that is used as a decorative plant in aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums. It is also used in landscaping to provide a naturalistic look.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria divaricata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria divaricata is a small, epiphytic liverwort that is native to Argentina. It can be propagated by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a potting mix of peat and sand or in a bark-based potting mix. It can also be grown on a piece of bark or a piece of wood.

Where to Find Metzgeria divaricata

Metzgeria divaricata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia in moist, shady places such as woods, meadows, and marshes.

Metzgeria divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria divaricata?

Metzgeria divaricata

What is the common name of Metzgeria divaricata?

Forked Metzgeria

What is the habitat of Metzgeria divaricata?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands

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

Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208442: Based on data supplied by Bryonames