Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
1203346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle & Kuwah.

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bryophyt. Biblioth. 28: 194. f. 82–84, 87: b 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202684

Common Names

  • Auriculate Metzgeria Moss
  • Auriculat's Metzgeria Moss
  • Auriculat-Metzgeria Moss

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Description

Metzgeria auriculata (also called Ear-shaped Metzgeria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in forests. It is a small, green, and leafy plant with a thallus that is divided into lobes.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to help stabilize soil and protect it from erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria auriculata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria auriculata is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It is typically found in damp, shady places, such as moist woodlands, and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, and will tolerate full sun if kept moist. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic, with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Where to Find Metzgeria auriculata

Metzgeria auriculata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Metzgeria auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria auriculata?

Metzgeria auriculata

What is the family of Metzgeria auriculata?

Metzgeriaceae

What is the habitat of Metzgeria auriculata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' 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: 35201970: Based on data supplied by Bryonames