Diphyscium suzukii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Diphysciidae
Order:
Diphysciales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suzukii
ID:
1170066
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z. Iwats.
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 40: 143. f. 3–4 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169404
Common Names
- Diphyscium suzukii
- Suzukii Diphyscium
- Suzukii Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diphyscium suzukii (also called Diphyscium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to dark green colour, and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diphyscium suzukii is a species of moss that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diphyscium suzukii is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, with a single seed per spikelet. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, with a single leaf per seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diphyscium suzukii is a moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by spore in autumn. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet and to fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Diphyscium suzukii
Diphyscium suzukii is native to Asia.
Species in the Diphyscium genus
Diphyscium fasciculatum, Diphyscium fendleri, Diphyscium foliosum, Diphyscium fulvifolium, Diphyscium longifolium, Diphyscium mucronifolium, Diphyscium perminutum, Diphyscium satoi, Diphyscium domingense, Diphyscium chiapense, Diphyscium pocsii, Diphyscium kashmirense, Diphyscium lorifolium, Diphyscium pilmaiquen, Diphyscium tamasii, Diphyscium suzukii, Diphyscium yakushimense,
Species in the Diphysciaceae family
Diphyscium fasciculatum, Diphyscium fendleri, Diphyscium foliosum, Diphyscium fulvifolium, Diphyscium longifolium, Diphyscium mucronifolium, Diphyscium perminutum, Diphyscium satoi, Diphyscium domingense, Diphyscium chiapense, Diphyscium pocsii, Diphyscium kashmirense, Diphyscium lorifolium, Diphyscium pilmaiquen, Diphyscium tamasii, Diphyscium suzukii, Diphyscium yakushimense,
References
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140566: Based on data supplied by Bryonames