Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
hebridensis
ID:
1211857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 51 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211195



Common Names

  • Metzgeria hebridensis
  • Hebridean Metzgeria
  • Hebridensis Metzgeria


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Description

Metzgeria hebridensis (also called Hebridean Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria hebridensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin diseases, wounds, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria hebridensis has small, yellow-green flowers with two anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two short, curved leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria hebridensis can be propagated by spore sowing and division. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 4.5-6.5.

Where to Find Metzgeria hebridensis

Metzgeria hebridensis can be found in the Hebrides Islands of Scotland.

Metzgeria hebridensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria hebridensis?

Metzgeria hebridensis

What type of plant is Metzgeria hebridensis?

A liverwort

Where is Metzgeria hebridensis found?

Metzgeria hebridensis is found in tropical regions of South America

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,