Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1202061

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

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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.

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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,

References

Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200213: Based on data supplied by Bryonames