Metzgeria monoica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monoica
ID:
1204111
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuwah. & J.J. Engel
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Hikobia 8: 284. f. 46–59 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203449
Common Names
- Metzgeria monoica
- Monoica Metzgeria
- Monoica Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria monoica (also called Monocarpic Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species found in the western United States and Canada. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and on the sides of streams. It has a thalloid growth form, with a flattened, ribbon-like appearance, and is typically 1-2 cm in length.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria monoica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria monoica has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria monoica can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species requires a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-7.0 and temperatures between 10-20°C.
Where to Find Metzgeria monoica
Metzgeria monoica can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Metzgeria monoica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria monoica?
Metzgeria monoica
What is the common name of Metzgeria monoica?
Monoica liverwort
Where is Metzgeria monoica found?
Metzgeria monoica is found in 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
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
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: 35202916: Based on data supplied by Bryonames