Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
neotropica
ID:
1204132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuwah.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 34: 779, pl. 2–3, 11: a–c 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203470



Common Names

  • Metzgeria neotropica
  • Neotropica Metzgeria
  • Neotropica Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria neotropica (also called Metzgeria neotropica, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort with a thallose body. It is native to South America and is found in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria neotropica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria neotropica has small flowers with four petals, each petal having a single anther. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria neotropica 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 neotropica

Metzgeria neotropica can be found in the Neotropics, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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: 35202939: Based on data supplied by Bryonames