Status:
valid
Authors:
Furuki & Suleiman
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Journal of Japanese Botany. 91(Suppl.): 340. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009160
Common Names
- Diplophyllum kinabaluense
- Kinabalu Diplophyllum
- Kinabalu Leafy Liverwort
Description
Diplophyllum kinabaluense (also called Kinabalu liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Diplophyllaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a flat, lobed thallus. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it typically grows on rocks and tree trunks in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplophyllum kinabaluense has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplophyllum kinabaluense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Diplophyllum kinabaluense
Diplophyllum kinabaluense is found in Southeast Asia.
Diplophyllum kinabaluense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplophyllum kinabaluense?
Diplophyllum kinabaluense
What is the natural habitat of Diplophyllum kinabaluense?
Diplophyllum kinabaluense is found in humid forests of South America.
What is the size of Diplophyllum kinabaluense?
Diplophyllum kinabaluense is a small plant, usually reaching a height of about 5 cm.
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,