Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
andrewsii
ID:
1196950

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 25: 28. 1, f. 1–11 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196288

Common Names

  • Diplophyllum andrewsii
  • Andrewsii Diplophyllum
  • Andrewsii Fork-Moss

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Description

Diplophyllum andrewsii (also called Andrews' 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 andrewsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplophyllum andrewsii is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplophyllum andrewsii 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 andrewsii

Diplophyllum andrewsii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Diplophyllum andrewsii FAQ

What are the common names of Diplophyllum andrewsii?

Diplophyllum andrewsii is commonly known as the Andrews' Fork Fern.

What type of plant is Diplophyllum andrewsii?

Diplophyllum andrewsii is a type of fern.

Where is Diplophyllum andrewsii found?

Diplophyllum andrewsii 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

Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185082: Based on data supplied by Bryonames