Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
diatomophilum
ID:
1213848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) W.R. Buck, C.J. Cox, A.J. Shaw & Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 2: 143 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213186

Common Names

  • Diploneuron diatomophilum
  • Diatomophilum Diploneuron
  • Diatomophilum Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Diploneuron diatomophilum (also called 'Diatom-Loving Diploneuron', among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diploneuron diatomophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diploneuron diatomophilum has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diploneuron diatomophilum is a small, perennial, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division of the thalli or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, moss-free medium and kept in a cool, shaded area. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Diploneuron diatomophilum

Diploneuron diatomophilum can be found in moist, shady forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Diploneuron diatomophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diploneuron diatomophilum?

Diploneuron diatomophilum

What is the common name of Diploneuron diatomophilum?

Diatomophilum

What type of plant is Diploneuron diatomophilum?

Moss

Species in the Diploneuron genus

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
Cymon John Cox (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Cox' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215929: Based on data supplied by Bryonames