Metzgeria sparrei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparrei
ID:
1204165
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuwah.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Hikobia 8: 278. f. 13–26 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203503
Common Names
- Metzgeria Sparrei
- Sparrei Metzgeria
- Sparrei Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria sparrei (also called Metzgeria sparrei, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species, typically growing up to 1 cm in height. It is native to Tanzania, and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It has a yellow-green color and a glossy surface.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria sparrei is used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria sparrei has small yellow flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Metzgeria sparrei is best done through division of the plant or by sowing spores. Division of the plant should be done in the spring or fall. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Metzgeria sparrei
Metzgeria sparrei can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Metzgeria sparrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metzgeria sparrei?
Metzgeria sparrei
What is the common name of Metzgeria sparrei?
Sparre's Metzgeria
Where is Metzgeria sparrei found?
Metzgeria sparrei is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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
Yukinobu Kuwahara (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuwah.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202979: Based on data supplied by Bryonames