Status:
valid
Authors:
D.H. Wagner
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron. 2016-57: 8. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009180
Common Names
- Flaccid Macrodiplophyllum
- Flaccid Fork-moss
- Flaccid Fork-moss
Description
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum (also called flaccid liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Macrodiplophyllaceae. 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
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum has small, yellow 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 Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum?
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum
What is the natural habitat of Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum?
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum is found in humid forests of South America.
What is the size of Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum?
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum is a small plant, usually reaching a height of about 5 cm.
Species in the Macrodiplophyllum 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,