Metzgeria patagonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1532129
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bulletin de l'Herbier Boissier. 7(12): 940. 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016525
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria patagonica (also called Patagonian 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 patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to add texture and color to flower beds and borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria patagonica has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings are green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria patagonica 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 patagonica
Metzgeria patagonica is native to Patagonia in South America.
Metzgeria patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria patagonica?
Metzgeria patagonica
What is the common name of Metzgeria patagonica?
Patagonian Fork Moss
What is the habitat of Metzgeria patagonica?
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100400928: Based on data supplied by Bryonames