Metzgeria bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1306791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Österr. Bot. Z. 61/262 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319245
Common Names
- Metzgeria bahiensis
- Metzgeria
- Bahiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metzgeria bahiensis (also called 'Bahia Metzgeria', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to Central and South America. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Metzgeria bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Metzgeria bahiensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metzgeria bahiensis is a small, epiphytic liverwort native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Metzgeria bahiensis
Metzgeria bahiensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
Metzgeria bahiensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Metzgeria bahiensis?
Metzgeria bahiensis is found in the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
What type of plant is Metzgeria bahiensis?
Metzgeria bahiensis is a liverwort.
What is the flower size of Metzgeria bahiensis?
Metzgeria bahiensis does not have flowers.
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
Victor Félix Schiffner (1862-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiffn.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100446136: Based on data supplied by Bryonames