Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
kanaii
ID:
1208788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuwah.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
J. Mus. Godeffroy

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208126



Common Names

  • Metzgeria kanaii
  • Kanaii Metzgeria
  • Kanaii Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria kanaii (also called Kanaii Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in moist, shady places and is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, rocky crevices, and mossy banks.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria kanaii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria kanaii has small, greenish-white flowers and small, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Where to Find Metzgeria kanaii

Metzgeria kanaii is native to the Himalayan region of Nepal.

Metzgeria kanaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria kanaii?

Metzgeria kanaii

What is the common name of Metzgeria kanaii?

Kanai's liverwort

Where does Metzgeria kanaii grow?

Metzgeria kanaii grows in moist, shaded habitats

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: 35209060: Based on data supplied by Bryonames