Mastigophora diclados - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diclados
ID:
1204706
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid. ex F. Weber) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Naturgesch. Eur. Leberm. 3: 18 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204044
Common Names
- Mastigophora diclados
- Diclados Moss
- Diclados Mastigophora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastigophora diclados (also called Diclados Mastigophora, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thalloid liverwort with a thin, glossy thallus. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigophora diclados is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies and moths.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mastigophora diclados var. borneensis (De Not.) Schiffn.Mastigophora diclados var. ramentifissa Herzog
Mastigophora diclados var. villosa Herzog
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mastigophora diclados are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Mastigophora diclados is a small, perennial moss that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by spore. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Mastigophora diclados
Mastigophora diclados can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Mastigophoraceae family
Dendromastigophora flagellifera, Mastigophora sepikiana, Mastigophora diclados, Mastigophora pyramidana, Mastigophora tuberculata, Mastigophora valida, Mastigophora viridula, Mastigophora woodsii, Mastigophora appendiculata, Mastigophora attenuata, Mastigophora caledonica, Mastigophora guineensis, Mastigophora humillima,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203729: Based on data supplied by Bryonames