Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J. Engel & G.L. Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 84: 255. f. 3 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204124
Common Names
- Diplophyllum gemmiparum
- Gemmiparous Diplophyllum
- Gemmiparous Leafy Liverwort
Description
Diplophyllum gemmiparum (also called 'Gemmiparous Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a glossy surface. It is native to Europe, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplophyllum gemmiparum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and stomach problems. It is also used to make dyes for fabrics and cosmetics. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help protect the skin from damage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplophyllum gemmiparum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplophyllum gemmiparum is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment. The thalli can be divided and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diplophyllum gemmiparum
Diplophyllum gemmiparum can be found in moist woodlands and grasslands in Europe and North America.
Diplophyllum gemmiparum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplophyllum gemmiparum?
Diplophyllum gemmiparum
What is the common name of Diplophyllum gemmiparum?
Gemmiparous Diplophyllum
What is the habitat of Diplophyllum gemmiparum?
Moist meadows, bogs, and marshes
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,