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Metzgeria leptoneura var. leptoneura

Scientific Name: Metzgeria leptoneura var. leptoneura

Family: Metzgeriaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Metzgeria leptoneura

Metzgeria leptoneura, also known as Hooked Veilwort, is a species of liverwort.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Metzgeria leptoneura Spruce
  • Family: Metzgeriaceae
  • Rank: Variety

Synonyms and related names include:

  • Metzgeria leptoneura var. leptoneura Spruce
  • Metzgeria leptoneura var. polychaeta R.M. Schust.
  • Metzgeria leptoneura var. breviseta (Schiffn.) O. Yano
  • Metzgeria hamata var. breviseta Schiffn. (Basionym of Metzgeria leptoneura var. breviseta)
  • Jungermannia furcata var. elongata Hook.
  • Metzgeria furcata var extensa
  • Metzgeria fuscescens
  • Metzgeria hamata

Distribution and Habitat

The distributional map for Metzgeria leptoneura var. leptoneura is available. Some records suggest it may be found in Australasia and the Pacific region, as well as the USA.

Ecology

Metzgeria leptoneura is described as hyperoceanic.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Marginal hairs paired.
  • Thallus strongly convex to involuted.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Metzgeria leptoneura has been found alongside various other plant species in certain environments.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • NYBG Lab
  • Tropicos
  • Discover Life
  • GBIF Secretariat
  • TraitBank