Description
Metzgeria subundulata (also called 'Undulate Liverwort' and 'Undulate Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria subundulata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria subundulata is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady forests, grasslands, and wetlands. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. To propagate by spore dispersal, collect the spores from the sporophyte and spread them over a moist, shady area. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant in a moist, shady area.