Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
1204183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuwah.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 34: 792. pl. 7–8, 11: d–f 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203521



Common Names

  • Metzgeria Undulata
  • Undulate Metzgeria
  • Metzgeria Moss


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Description

Metzgeria undulata (also called Metzgeria undulata, 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 undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria undulata has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, undivided leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Metzgeria undulata 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 undulata

Metzgeria undulata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, 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

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: 35203000: Based on data supplied by Bryonames