Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) H. Buch
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Commentat. Biol. 3(1): 14 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196298
Common Names
- Douinia ovata
- Egg-shaped Douinia
- Ovate Douinia
Description
Douinia ovata (also called Ovate 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
Douinia ovata has been used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Douinia ovata has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Douinia ovata 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 Douinia ovata
Douinia ovata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Douinia ovata FAQ
What are the common names of Douinia ovata?
Douinia ovata is commonly known as the Common Douinia.
What type of plant is Douinia ovata?
Douinia ovata is a type of fern.
Where is Douinia ovata found?
Douinia ovata is found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Douinia genus
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,