Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
kuwaharae
ID:
1207320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piippo

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 143: 8. f. 4 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206658



Common Names

  • Metzgeria kuwaharae
  • Kuwahara Metzgeria
  • Kuwahara's Metzgeria


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Description

Metzgeria kuwaharae (also called Metzgeria kuwaharae, among many other common names) is a small, liverwort species. It is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, typically in humid, shady forests. It has a flattened, leaf-like thallus, with a smooth upper surface and a papillose lower surface.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria kuwaharae is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria kuwaharae has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria kuwaharae is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers partial shade to full sun.

Where to Find Metzgeria kuwaharae

Metzgeria kuwaharae is found in moist forests in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Metzgeria kuwaharae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria kuwaharae?

Metzgeria kuwaharae

What type of plant is Metzgeria kuwaharae?

Leafy liverwort

Where does Metzgeria kuwaharae grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207322: Based on data supplied by Bryonames