Metanarthecium luteoviride - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteoviride
ID:
691637
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 11: 438 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690970
Common Names
- Metanarthecium luteoviride
- Yellow-green Metanarthecium
- Yellow-green Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metanarthecium luteoviride (also called Yellow-green Metanarthecium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Metanarthecium luteoviride is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical regions. The wood of this tree is used for making furniture and other items.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Metanarthecium luteoviride var. nutans Masam.Metanarthecium luteoviride var. luteoviride
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Metanarthecium luteoviride are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metanarthecium luteoviride can be propagated by seed, division, or tissue culture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Tissue culture is best done in a laboratory setting.
Where to Find Metanarthecium luteoviride
Metanarthecium luteoviride can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Metanarthecium luteoviride FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metanarthecium luteoviride?
Metanarthecium luteoviride
What is the common name of Metanarthecium luteoviride?
Yellow-green Metanarthecium
What is the family of Metanarthecium luteoviride?
Asteraceae
Species in the Metanarthecium genus
Species in the Nartheciaceae family
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata, Lophiola aurea, Metanarthecium luteoviride, Narthecium reverchonii, Narthecium scardicum, Narthecium americanum, Narthecium ossifragum, Narthecium montanum, Narthecium asiaticum, Narthecium californicum, Narthecium balansae, Nietneria corymbosa, Nietneria paniculata,
References
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538303-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.