Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
1205411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 179. f. 90: b–c 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204749



Common Names

  • Metzgeria pulvinata
  • Pulvinate Metzgeria
  • Pulvinate Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria pulvinata (also called Pulvinate Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a liverwort species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, leafy liverwort with a distinctive yellowish-green color. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria pulvinata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria pulvinata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, cup-shaped perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, cup-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Metzgeria pulvinata

Metzgeria pulvinata can be found in the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Metzgeria pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria pulvinata?

Metzgeria pulvinata

What is the family of Metzgeria pulvinata?

Metzgeriaceae

What is the habitat of Metzgeria pulvinata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204717: Based on data supplied by Bryonames