Status:
valid
Authors:
Takaki
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 25: 185. 6 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001164583
Common Names
- Diphyscium perminutum
- Perminutum Diphyscium
- Perminutum Moss
Description
Diphyscium perminutum (also called 'Tiny False Toothcup', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a branching habit and a flattened, fan-like appearance. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid, shaded habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Diphyscium perminutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diphyscium perminutum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Diphyscium perminutum
Diphyscium perminutum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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,