Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
1196955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.M. Schust.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Hepat. Anthocerotae N. Amer. 3: 215 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196293

Common Names

  • Diplophyllum obtusatum
  • Obtusatum Diplophyllum
  • Obtusatum Fork-Moss

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Description

Diplophyllum obtusatum (also called Obtuse 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 obtusatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplophyllum obtusatum 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 obtusatum 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 obtusatum

Diplophyllum obtusatum is found in temperate regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Diplophyllum obtusatum FAQ

What are the common names of Diplophyllum obtusatum?

Diplophyllum obtusatum is commonly known as the Obtuse Fork Fern.

What type of plant is Diplophyllum obtusatum?

Diplophyllum obtusatum is a type of fern.

Where is Diplophyllum obtusatum found?

Diplophyllum obtusatum 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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185088: Based on data supplied by Bryonames