Cryptomitrium
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| Cryptomitrium | |
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| File:Cryptomitrium tenerum Sporangiophore.jpg | |
| Cryptomitrium tenerum sporangiophore | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Marchantiophyta |
| Class: | Marchantiopsida |
| Order: | Marchantiales |
| Family: | Aytoniaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptomitrium Austin ex Underw. |
| Species[1] | |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
Cryptomitrium is a genus of complex thalloid liverworts in the family Aytoniaceae. The genus name means “hidden turban” in reference to the inconspicuous sheath around the immature sporangium.[2]
Description
[edit | edit source]Sporophyte bearing receptacles are unlobed on elongate, somewhat grooved stalks, which appear pale throughout or brownish purple near the base. The receptacle is a convex-expanded disc, thinning towards the margins.[2]
Mature sporangia are brown, nearly spherical with very short seta, three to seven per receptacle, each opening by a lid-like operculum. The sporangia mature in early spring.[2]
Species
[edit | edit source]This genus includes the following species:[1][3]
- Cryptomitrium himalayense Kashyap
- Cryptomitrium oreades Perold
- Cryptomitrium tenerum (Hook.) Austin ex Underw.
References
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