Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
nudifrons
ID:
1204234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, ser. 2,

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203572



Common Names

  • Metzgeria Nudifrons
  • Nudifrons Metzgeria
  • Nudifrons Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria nudifrons (also called Metzgeria nudifrons var. nudifrons, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, thalloid liverwort with a lobed thallus. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria nudifrons has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and cold. It has also been used to reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metzgeria nudifrons is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, spherical capsule. The seedling is a small, light green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria nudifrons can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. The spores should be sown on a moistened substrate, such as peat moss or vermiculite, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Metzgeria nudifrons

Metzgeria nudifrons is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Metzgeria nudifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria nudifrons?

Metzgeria nudifrons

What type of plant is Metzgeria nudifrons?

A liverwort

Where is Metzgeria nudifrons found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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,