Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
incrassatum
ID:
1204788

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J. Engel & G.L. Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 84: 265. f. 6 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204126

Common Names

  • Diplophyllum incrassatum
  • Thick-leaved Diplophyllum
  • Thick-leaved Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Diplophyllum incrassatum (also called 'Incrassate 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 incrassatum 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 incrassatum has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplophyllum incrassatum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plants. Cultivation is best done in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Diplophyllum incrassatum

Diplophyllum incrassatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Diplophyllum incrassatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplophyllum incrassatum?

Diplophyllum incrassatum

What is the common name of Diplophyllum incrassatum?

Incrassate Diplophyllum

What is the habitat of Diplophyllum incrassatum?

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,

References

John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Merr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203838: Based on data supplied by Bryonames