Metzgeria macrospora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrospora
ID:
1211648
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuwah.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 32: 17. f. a–o 1969
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210986
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria macrospora (also called Large-Spored Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to India. It is a small, thallose liverwort with a creeping habit, and its thalli are up to 1 cm wide. It grows in moist, shady places in forests, and is found at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria macrospora is a moss species that is commonly used in the aquarium hobby to provide a natural look to the tank. It is also used in terrariums and paludariums to provide a natural look and to provide a hiding place for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Metzgeria macrospora is a small, greenish-brown, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, spore-bearing capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Metzgeria macrospora can be propagated by spore sowing or by division of the thalli. Spores should be sown on a moistened, nutrient-poor, acid substrate. The substrate should be kept moist and in a shaded, humid environment. Division of the thalli can be done by carefully separating the thalli and replanting them in moist, nutrient-poor, acid soil.
Where to Find Metzgeria macrospora
Metzgeria macrospora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Metzgeria macrospora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria macrospora?
Metzgeria macrospora
What is the common name of Metzgeria macrospora?
Macrospora liverwort
What type of habitat does Metzgeria macrospora prefer?
Moist, shady areas
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: 35213019: Based on data supplied by Bryonames