Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Tree
Origin
World, Pandemic
Central United States, Canada
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
365
0
40000
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Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-154-8
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
8-4
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
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Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
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✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Shade Trees, Street Trees