Status:
valid
Authors:
Tuzibe
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Pl. As. Orient. 2(1): 114. pl. 47 1937
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001164588
Common Names
- Diphyscium satoi
- Satoi's Diphyscium
- Satoi's Moss
Description
Diphyscium satoi (also called 'Sato's 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 satoi 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 satoi has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Diphyscium satoi
Diphyscium satoi can be found in the mountains of Japan.
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,