Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
lechleri
ID:
1198813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198151



Common Names

  • Metzgeria lechleri
  • Lechler's Liverwort
  • Lechler's-Leaf Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria lechleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria lechleri has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria lechleri is a small, terrestrial moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a shade-loving species that prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of established clumps. Spores can also be used for propagation, but this method is less reliable.

Where to Find Metzgeria lechleri

Metzgeria lechleri is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Metzgeria lechleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria lechleri?

Metzgeria lechleri

What is the common name of Metzgeria lechleri?

Lechler's Metzgeria

What is the habitat of Metzgeria lechleri?

It is found in moist, shady places in 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,