Metzgeria myriopoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriopoda
ID:
1197224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 1(2): 9, 22 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196562
Common Names
- Metzgeria myriopoda
- Myriopoda Metzgeria
- Myriopoda Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria myriopoda (also called Myriopod Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is typically less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to western North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and on the bark of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria myriopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria myriopoda has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria myriopoda can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a pot or in the garden. It needs to be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Metzgeria myriopoda
Metzgeria myriopoda can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Metzgeria myriopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria myriopoda?
Metzgeria myriopoda
What is the common name of Metzgeria myriopoda?
Myriopod Metzgeria
What is the natural habitat of Metzgeria myriopoda?
It is found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet woods
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
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185636: Based on data supplied by Bryonames