Diplophyllum obtusifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
1196956
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Dumort.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 16 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196294
Common Names
- Diplophyllum obtusifolium
- Oblique-leaved Diplophyllum
- Oblique-leaf Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplophyllum obtusifolium (also called Obtuse-leaved 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 obtusifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diplophyllum obtusifolium sub. domesticum (Gottsche) VáňaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplophyllum obtusifolium 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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Diplophyllum obtusifolium 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 obtusifolium
Diplophyllum obtusifolium is found in temperate regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Diplophyllum obtusifolium FAQ
What are the common names of Diplophyllum obtusifolium?
Diplophyllum obtusifolium is commonly known as the Obtuse-leaved Fork Fern.
What type of plant is Diplophyllum obtusifolium?
Diplophyllum obtusifolium is a type of fern.
Where is Diplophyllum obtusifolium found?
Diplophyllum obtusifolium 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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185089: Based on data supplied by Bryonames