Metzgeria engelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engelii
ID:
1204015
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuwah.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Hikobia 8: 275. f. 1–12 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203353
Common Names
- Engel's Leafy Liverwort
- Metzgeria engelii
- Engel's Leafy Liver Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria engelii (also called Engel's metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small, thallose liverwort that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a bright green, flat, and branched thallus with small, pointed leaves. It is usually found in wet, shady habitats such as moist soil, rocks, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria engelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria engelii has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria engelii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady, wooded areas. It is propagated by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, peat-based compost and covered with a thin layer of soil. Keep the compost moist and in a warm, shaded area. The spores should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Metzgeria engelii
Metzgeria engelii can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Metzgeria engelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria engelii?
Metzgeria engelii
What type of plant is Metzgeria engelii?
A liverwort
Where is Metzgeria engelii found?
It is found in the Northern Hemisphere
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
Yukinobu Kuwahara (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuwah.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202809: Based on data supplied by Bryonames