Diphyscium domingense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Diphysciidae
Order:
Diphysciales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingense
ID:
1194445
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) W.R. Buck & Steere
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 2: 34 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193783
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Diphyscium domingense (also called Common Diphyscium, among many other common names) is a small, reddish-brown moss species with a short, erect habit. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diphyscium domingense is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to provide shelter and shade for fish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diphyscium domingense is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Diphyscium domingense is native to the Dominican Republic.
Species in the Diphyscium genus
Diphyscium fasciculatum, Diphyscium fendleri, Diphyscium foliosum, Diphyscium fulvifolium, Diphyscium longifolium, Diphyscium mucronifolium, Diphyscium perminutum, Diphyscium satoi, Diphyscium domingense, Diphyscium chiapense, Diphyscium pocsii, Diphyscium kashmirense, Diphyscium lorifolium, Diphyscium pilmaiquen, Diphyscium tamasii, Diphyscium suzukii, Diphyscium yakushimense,
Species in the Diphysciaceae family
Diphyscium fasciculatum, Diphyscium fendleri, Diphyscium foliosum, Diphyscium fulvifolium, Diphyscium longifolium, Diphyscium mucronifolium, Diphyscium perminutum, Diphyscium satoi, Diphyscium domingense, Diphyscium chiapense, Diphyscium pocsii, Diphyscium kashmirense, Diphyscium lorifolium, Diphyscium pilmaiquen, Diphyscium tamasii, Diphyscium suzukii, Diphyscium yakushimense,
References
William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181446: Based on data supplied by Bryonames