Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
cleefii
ID:
1204563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuwah.

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., C 85: 360. f. 1–2 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203901

Common Names

  • Metzgeria Cleefii
  • Cleefii
  • Metzgeria

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Description

Metzgeria cleefii (also called Metzgeria cleefii, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is typically 1-2 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria cleefii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria cleefii has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria cleefii is a species of liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Metzgeria cleefii

Metzgeria cleefii is native to Europe, where it can be found in wet, shady habitats.

Metzgeria cleefii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metzgeria cleefii?

Metzgeria cleefii

What is the family of Metzgeria cleefii?

Metzgeriaceae

What is the distribution of Metzgeria cleefii?

Tropical Africa

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: 35203539: Based on data supplied by Bryonames