Metzgeria frontipilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frontipilis
ID:
1208226
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 1(2): 14. f. 2 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207564
Common Names
- Metzgeria frontipilis
- Frontipilis Leafy Liverwort
- Frontipilis Leaf-liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria frontipilis (also called Frontispiece 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 frontipilis 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 frontipilis has small yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria frontipilis 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 frontipilis
Metzgeria frontipilis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia in moist, shady places such as woods, meadows, and marshes.
Metzgeria frontipilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria frontipilis?
Metzgeria frontipilis
What is the common name of Metzgeria frontipilis?
Forked Metzgeria
What is the habitat of Metzgeria frontipilis?
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
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208438: Based on data supplied by Bryonames