Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
trollii
ID:
1202250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Khumbu Himal 1(4): 273. f. 2i–q 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201588

Common Names

  • Diplophyllum trollii
  • Troll's Diplophyllum
  • Troll's Leafy Liverwort

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Uses & Benefits

Diplophyllum trollii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplophyllum trollii has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplophyllum trollii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady, and sheltered habitats. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can also be propagated by spore sowing, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Diplophyllum trollii

Diplophyllum trollii can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200427: Based on data supplied by Bryonames