Status:
valid
Authors:
Vilnet & Bakalin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 304: 1280 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009174
Common Names
- Siberian Diplophyllum
- Siberian Fork-moss
- Siberian Fork-moss
Description
Diplophyllum sibiricum (also called Siberian 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 sibiricum has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplophyllum sibiricum 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 sibiricum
Diplophyllum sibiricum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Diplophyllum sibiricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplophyllum sibiricum?
Diplophyllum sibiricum
What is the natural habitat of Diplophyllum sibiricum?
Diplophyllum sibiricum is found in humid forests of South America.
What is the size of Diplophyllum sibiricum?
Diplophyllum sibiricum 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,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194411-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].