Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
subundulata
ID:
1203558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin ex Lindb.) Kuwah.

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 86: 276 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202896



Common Names

  • Metzgeria subundulata
  • Subundulata Metzgeria
  • Subundulata Leafy Liverwort


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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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria subundulata has small yellow-green flowers with a single female organ. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and green.

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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.

Where to Find Metzgeria subundulata

Metzgeria subundulata is found in the tropical regions of South America.

Metzgeria subundulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria subundulata?

Metzgeria subundulata

What is the common name of Metzgeria subundulata?

Subundulate Metzgeria

Where is Metzgeria subundulata found?

Metzgeria subundulata is found in South America

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
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: 35202239: Based on data supplied by Bryonames