Status:
valid
Authors:
Sushil K. Singh & D. Singh
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 39(1): 48. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016520
Common Names
- Metzgeria mizoramensis
- Mizoramensis Metzgeria
- Mizoram Metzgeria
Description
Metzgeria mizoramensis (also called Mizoram Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, leafy liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria mizoramensis 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
Metzgeria mizoramensis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings are green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria mizoramensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of humidity. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized lightly every few weeks.
Where to Find Metzgeria mizoramensis
Metzgeria mizoramensis can be found in the Eastern Hemisphere, specifically in India.
Metzgeria mizoramensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria mizoramensis?
Metzgeria mizoramensis
What is the common name of Metzgeria mizoramensis?
Mizoram Fork Moss
What is the habitat of Metzgeria mizoramensis?
It grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist environments
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,