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Diplophyllum apiculatum var. apiculatum

Scientific Name: Diplophyllum apiculatum var. apiculatum

Family: Scapaniaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Diplophyllum apiculatum var. apiculatum

Diplophyllum apiculatum var. apiculatum is a liverwort belonging to the family Scapaniaceae. The text also mentions other varieties of this species, including Diplophyllum apiculatum var. obtusatum and Diplophyllum apiculatum var. taxifolioides. It is also referred to as Fausse-scapanie apicule in at least one area where it is found.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but inferred to be part of the plant kingdom.
  • Phylum: Hepatophyta
  • Class: Jungermanniopsida
  • Order: Jungermanniales
  • Family: Scapaniaceae
  • Variety: Diplophyllum apiculatum var. apiculatum
  • Synonyms: Diplophyllum apiculatum var. obtusatum R.M. Schust. is listed as a synonym of Diplophyllum obtusatum (R.M. Schust.) R.M. Schust.
  • Alternative Scientific Names: Diplophyllum apiculatum (A. Evans) Steph. var. apiculatum

Distribution and Habitat

  • Diplophyllum apiculatum var. apiculatum is endemic to deciduous regions.
  • It has been found in locations such as Quebec-Labrador and western North America.
  • Grows on moist roadside banks in mesic forests.

Further Information

  • Tropicos
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • JSTOR Plant Science
  • SEINet
  • Encyclopedia of Life