Metzgeria robinsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinsonii
ID:
1532138
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 60. 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016531
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria robinsonii (also called Robinson's 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 robinsonii 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 robinsonii 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 robinsonii 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 robinsonii
Metzgeria robinsonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Metzgeria robinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria robinsonii?
Metzgeria robinsonii
What is the common name of Metzgeria robinsonii?
Robinson's Fork Moss
What is the habitat of Metzgeria robinsonii?
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: 100455956: Based on data supplied by Bryonames