Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Cusset
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 279 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650148
Common Names
- Minutale Diplobryum
- Minutale Foamflower
- Minutale False Foxglove
Description
Diplobryum minutale (also called Minute Diplobryum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diplobryum minutale is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplobryum minutale is white and star-shaped with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplobryum minutale can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is also tolerant of dry conditions and can be grown in full sun. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Diplobryum minutale
Diplobryum minutale is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diplobryum minutale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplobryum minutale?
Diplobryum minutale
What is the common name of Diplobryum minutale?
Minutale Diplobryum
What is the natural habitat of Diplobryum minutale?
Tropical deciduous forest
Species in the Diplobryum genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,