Micropterygium tenax - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenax
ID:
1210448
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 10: 265 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209786
Common Names
- Micropterygium tenax
- Tenax Micropterygium
- Micropterygium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micropterygium tenax (also called Tenacious Micropterygium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, dark green, thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Micropterygium tenax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micropterygium tenax has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micropterygium tenax is a small, tufted liverwort that is easy to cultivate. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment.
Where to Find Micropterygium tenax
Micropterygium tenax can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Species in the Micropterygium genus
Micropterygium trachyphyllum, Micropterygium leiophyllum, Micropterygium lechleri, Micropterygium angustistipulum, Micropterygium parvistipulum, Micropterygium reimersianum, Micropterygium campanense, Micropterygium pterygophyllum, Micropterygium tenax, Micropterygium bialatum, Micropterygium bolivarense, Micropterygium carinatum, Micropterygium conchifolium, Micropterygium duidae, Micropterygium grandistipulum, Micropterygium laeve, Micropterygium longicellulatum, Micropterygium steyermarkii, Micropterygium tatei, Micropterygium tumidulum,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,
References
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211442: Based on data supplied by Bryonames