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
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.
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,