Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Inoue
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 21: 233 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201399
Common Names
- Metacalypogeia cordifolia
- Heart-leaved Liverwort
- Heart-shaped Liverwort
Description
Metacalypogeia cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Metacalypogeia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is typically 1-2 cm in diameter. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Metacalypogeia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metacalypogeia cordifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Metacalypogeia cordifolia is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0. It can be propagated by division or by spore germination. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.
Where to Find Metacalypogeia cordifolia
Metacalypogeia cordifolia can be found on damp rocks and tree trunks in the Northern Hemisphere.
Metacalypogeia cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metacalypogeia cordifolia?
Metacalypogeia cordifolia
What is the common name of Metacalypogeia cordifolia?
Metacalypogeia cordifolia
What is the habitat of Metacalypogeia cordifolia?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands
Species in the Metacalypogeia genus
Species in the Calypogeiaceae family
Calypogeia fissa,
Calypogeia integristipula,
Calypogeia muelleriana,
Calypogeia neesiana,
Calypogeia peruviana,
Calypogeia sphagnicola,
Calypogeia suecica,
Calypogeia subintegra,
Calypogeia laxa,
Calypogeia tenax,
Calypogeia leptoloma,
Calypogeia rhombifolia,
Calypogeia goebelii,
Calypogeia bidentula,
Calypogeia longifolia,
Calypogeia azurea,
Calypogeia granulata,
Calypogeia annabonensis,
Calypogeia miquelii,
Calypogeia grandistipula,
Calypogeia lunata,
Calypogeia azorica,
Calypogeia cordistipula,
Calypogeia formosana,
Calypogeia tosana,
Calypogeia aeruginosa,
Calypogeia angusta,
Calypogeia asakawana,
Calypogeia contracta,
Calypogeia fujisana,
Calypogeia japonica,
Calypogeia nasuensis,
Calypogeia obovata,
Calypogeia lechleri,
Calypogeia uncinulatula,
Calypogeia densifolia,
Calypogeia mascarenensis,
Calypogeia microstipula,
Calypogeia vietnamica,
Calypogeia andicola,
Calypogeia apiculata,
Calypogeia ceylanica,
Calypogeia cuspidata,
Calypogeia decurrens,
Calypogeia falcata,
Calypogeia kamchatica,
Calypogeia khasiana,
Calypogeia latissima,
Calypogeia lophocoleoides,
Calypogeia marginella,