Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
rubrum
ID:
1523023

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.H. Wagner

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron. 2016-57: 1. 2016

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009181

Common Names

  • Red Macrodiplophyllum
  • Red Fork-moss
  • Red Fork-moss

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Description

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum (also called red 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 rubrum has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum has small, red 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.

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Where to Find Macrodiplophyllum rubrum

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrodiplophyllum rubrum?

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum

What is the natural habitat of Macrodiplophyllum rubrum?

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum is found in humid forests of South America.

What is the size of Macrodiplophyllum rubrum?

Macrodiplophyllum rubrum 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,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100446855: Based on data supplied by Bryonames