Diphyscium lorifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Diphysciidae
Order:
Diphysciales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lorifolium
ID:
1210779
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cardot) Magombo
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 502 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210117
Common Names
- Diphyscium lorifolium
- Lorifolium Diphyscium
- Diphyscium Lorifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diphyscium lorifolium (also called 'Lorifolium Diphyscium', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort with a thallus that is usually 1-2 cm wide and up to 4 cm long. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Diphyscium lorifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diphyscium lorifolium has small, white flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diphyscium lorifolium is a small, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a pot or in a terrarium and should be kept moist but not wet. It can also be grown in a rock garden or in a moss garden.
Where to Find Diphyscium lorifolium
Diphyscium lorifolium can be found in India.
Diphyscium lorifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diphyscium lorifolium?
Diphyscium lorifolium
What is the common name of Diphyscium lorifolium?
Lorifoliate Diphyscium
What is the habitat of Diphyscium lorifolium?
It is found in moist, shady habitats in temperate regions
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
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Zacharia Lekodi L. Magombo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magombo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211934: Based on data supplied by Bryonames