Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindb.) Konstant. & Vilnet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 76(3): 31. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009179
Common Names
- Plicated Douinia
- Plicated Fork-moss
- Plicated Fork-moss
Description
Douinia plicata (also called plicate liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Douiniaceae. 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
Douinia plicata has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Douinia plicata 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 Douinia plicata
Douinia plicata can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in Europe and North America.
Douinia plicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Douinia plicata?
Douinia plicata
What is the natural habitat of Douinia plicata?
Douinia plicata is found in humid forests of South America.
What is the size of Douinia plicata?
Douinia plicata is a small plant, usually reaching a height of about 5 cm.
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,