Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Genus:
Species:
foliicola
ID:
1211301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 67: 181 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210639

Common Names

  • Metzgeria foliicola
  • Foliicola Metzgeria
  • Metzgeria Moss

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Description

Metzgeria foliicola (also called Metzgeria foliicola, among many other common names) is a small, delicate liverwort with a thallus that is only a few millimeters wide. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is most commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Metzgeria foliicola is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metzgeria foliicola has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metzgeria foliicola is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows up to 20cm in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Metzgeria foliicola

Metzgeria foliicola is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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,