Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 26: 48 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206343
Common Names
- Diplophyllum nanum
- Nanum Diplophyllum
- Nanum liverwort
Description
Diplophyllum nanum (also called Dwarf Diplophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplophyllum nanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplophyllum nanum has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and smooth. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Diplophyllum nanum
Diplophyllum nanum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.
Diplophyllum nanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplophyllum nanum?
Diplophyllum nanum
What is the family of Diplophyllum nanum?
Lophoziaceae
Where is Diplophyllum nanum found?
Diplophyllum nanum is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
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,