Metzgeria macveanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macveanii
ID:
1532119
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuwah.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Revue Bryologique et Lichénologique. 36(3–4): 539. 1970
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016516
Common Names
- Metzgeria macveanii
- Macveanii Metzgeria
- Macvean's Metzgeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria macveanii (also called Macvean's 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 macveanii 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 macveanii 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 macveanii is a small liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores should be sown on a moist surface of soil or moss and kept in a shady, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the thallus into two or more pieces and replanting them in a moist, shady environment.
Where to Find Metzgeria macveanii
Metzgeria macveanii can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, specifically in Europe and North America.
Metzgeria macveanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria macveanii?
Metzgeria macveanii
What is the common name of Metzgeria macveanii?
Macvean's Moss
Where is Metzgeria macveanii found?
Metzgeria macveanii is found in the Southern Hemisphere, including South America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Falkland Islands.
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: 100455946: Based on data supplied by Bryonames