Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
1206631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorb. ex Müll. Frib.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 80: 115 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205969



Common Names

  • Metzgeria simplex
  • Simple Metzgeria
  • Liverwort


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Description

Metzgeria simplex (also called simple metzgeria, among many other common names) is a small liverwort with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria simplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with four petals. Seed: Small, yellow-brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria simplex can be propagated by spore dispersal and fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Metzgeria simplex

Metzgeria simplex can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Metzgeria simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria simplex?

Metzgeria simplex

What type of plant is Metzgeria simplex?

Liverwort

Where is Metzgeria simplex found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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

Gerhard Lorbeer (1899-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206400: Based on data supplied by Bryonames