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Cryptomitrium
Sign in to saveCryptomitrium 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.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumMarchantiophyta
- ClassMarchantiopsida
- OrderMarchantiales
- FamilyAytoniaceae
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 3
- With media
- 2
- Family
- Aytoniaceae
- Collections
- CHSC, F, MNHN
- Recorded in
- United States, Chili
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Aytoniaceae
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- taxon name
- Cryptomitrium
- taxon rank
- genus
- Commons category
- Cryptomitrium
- taxon author citation
- Austin ex Underw.
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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.
== Description == 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.
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