Diplophyllum albicans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
1196949
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Dumort.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 16 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196287
Common Names
- Diplophyllum albicans
- Albicans Diplophyllum
- Albicans Fork-Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplophyllum albicans (also called White-toothed Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in moist, shaded habitats such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Diplophyllum albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplophyllum albicans has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplophyllum albicans can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. Soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, and fertilizers should be used sparingly.
Where to Find Diplophyllum albicans
Diplophyllum albicans is found in temperate regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Diplophyllum albicans FAQ
What are the common names of Diplophyllum albicans?
Diplophyllum albicans is commonly known as the White Fork Fern.
What type of plant is Diplophyllum albicans?
Diplophyllum albicans is a type of fern.
Where is Diplophyllum albicans found?
Diplophyllum albicans is found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Scapaniaceae family
Diplophyllum albicans, Diplophyllum andrewsii, Diplophyllum apiculatum, Diplophyllum obtusatum, Diplophyllum obtusifolium, Diplophyllum taxifolium, Diplophyllum trollii, Diplophyllum gemmiparum, Diplophyllum angustifolium, Diplophyllum incrassatum, Diplophyllum novum, Diplophyllum androgynum, Diplophyllum serrulatum, Diplophyllum andicolum, Diplophyllum africanum, Diplophyllum dioicum, Diplophyllum exiguum, Diplophyllum kinabaluense, Diplophyllum nanum, Diplophyllum purpurascens, Diplophyllum recurvifolium, Diplophyllum sibiricum, Diplophyllum squarrosum, Diplophyllum verrucosum, Douinia ovata, Douinia imbricata, Douinia plicata, Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum, Macrodiplophyllum rubrum, Pseudotritomaria heterophylla, Saccobasis polita, Saccobasis polymorpha, Scapania aequiloba, Scapania apiculata, Scapania bolanderi, Scapania brevicaulis, Scapania calcicola, Scapania carinthiaca, Scapania compacta, Scapania curta, Scapania cuspiduligera, Scapania glaucocephala, Scapania gymnostomophila, Scapania hyperborea, Scapania irrigua, Scapania kaurinii, Scapania lingulata, Scapania mucronata, Scapania obcordata, Scapania obscura,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185081: Based on data supplied by Bryonames