Metzgeria litoralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
1532115
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J. Engel & Kuwah.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 76(2): 293. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016512
Common Names
- Metzgeria litoralis
- Litoralis Metzgeria
- Coastal Metzgeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria litoralis (also called Coastal Shield-moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a small, yellow-green stem with a single, erect, lanceolate leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria litoralis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural filter for water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Metzgeria litoralis are small, white in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, linear-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria litoralis can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and moist. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day.
Where to Find Metzgeria litoralis
Metzgeria litoralis can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Metzgeria litoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria litoralis?
Metzgeria litoralis
What is the common name of Metzgeria litoralis?
Coastal Metzgeria
Where is Metzgeria litoralis found?
Metzgeria litoralis is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455943: Based on data supplied by Bryonames