Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
diadematus
ID:
1214659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88: 209 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213997



Common Names

  • Paraphymatoceros diadematus
  • Diadematus Leafy Liverwort
  • Diadematus Leaf-liverwort
  • Diadematus Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Paraphymatoceros diadematus (also called 'Diadem Paraphymatoceros', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paraphymatoceros diadematus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create natural habitats for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraphymatoceros diadematus has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraphymatoceros diadematus can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in a partially shaded position and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Paraphymatoceros diadematus

Paraphymatoceros diadematus can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Notothyladaceae family

Mesoceros porcatus, Mesoceros mesophoros, Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis, Paraphymatoceros diadematus, Paraphymatoceros hallii, Paraphymatoceros coriaceus, Paraphymatoceros pearsonii, Paraphymatoceros proskaueri, Phaeoceros laevis, Phaeoceros brevicapsulus, Phaeoceros tenuis, Phaeoceros striatisporus, Phaeoceros carolinianus, Phaeoceros erectus, Phaeoceros exiguus, Phaeoceros bolusii, Phaeoceros huebschmannii, Phaeoceros gemmifer, Phaeoceros parvulus, Phaeoceros delicatus, Phaeoceros oreganus, Phaeoceros austroandinus, Phaeoceros flexivalvis, Phaeoceros microsporous, Phaeoceros mohrii,