Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
francana
ID:
1205191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 51 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204529



Common Names

  • Metzgeria
  • Francana
  • Francana Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria francana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metzgeria francana is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, and round capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria francana can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers a soil pH of 5.5-7.0 and should be kept moist but not wet. It can tolerate full sun but will not do well in dry conditions.

Where to Find Metzgeria francana

Metzgeria francana can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.

Metzgeria francana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria francana?

Metzgeria francana

What type of plant is Metzgeria francana?

A liverwort

What is the habitat of Metzgeria francana?

It is found in humid and shady forests

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,