Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
leptoneura
ID:
1197223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 555 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196561



Common Names

  • Metzgeria leptoneura
  • Leptoneura Metzgeria
  • Leptoneura Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria leptoneura (also called Leptoneur Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is typically less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to western North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria leptoneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Metzgeria leptoneura var. breviseta (Schiffn.) O. Yano
Metzgeria leptoneura var. polychaeta R.M. Schust. ex L. Söderstr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria leptoneura has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria leptoneura is a small species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Metzgeria leptoneura

Metzgeria leptoneura can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Metzgeria leptoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria leptoneura?

Metzgeria leptoneura

What is the common name of Metzgeria leptoneura?

Leptoneurous Metzgeria

What is the natural habitat of Metzgeria leptoneura?

It is found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet woods

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185635: Based on data supplied by Bryonames