Diphyscium pilmaiquen - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Diphysciidae
Order:
Diphysciales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilmaiquen
ID:
1210780
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Crosby) Magombo
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 503 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210118
Common Names
- Diphyscium pilmaiquen
- Pilmaiquen Diphyscium
- Diphyscium Pilmaiquen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diphyscium pilmaiquen (also called 'Pilmaiquen 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 pilmaiquen is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diphyscium pilmaiquen 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 pilmaiquen is a small, perennial moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. When propagating by division, the moss should be divided into small clumps and then transplanted into the desired area. When propagating by spore sowing, the spores should be sown onto a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a humid environment until the moss begins to grow.
Where to Find Diphyscium pilmaiquen
Diphyscium pilmaiquen can be found in Chile.
Diphyscium pilmaiquen FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diphyscium pilmaiquen?
Diphyscium pilmaiquen
What is the common name of Diphyscium pilmaiquen?
Pilmaiquen Diphyscium
What is the habitat of Diphyscium pilmaiquen?
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
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: 35211935: Based on data supplied by Bryonames