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Cheilolejeunea rigidula

Cheilolejeunea rigidula is a liverwort belonging to the family Lejeuneaceae. It is also referred to as Lejeunea rigidula Mont. in some contexts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Cheilolejeunea rigidula (Nees &amp Mont.) Schust.
• Family: Lejeuneaceae
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Division: Hepatophyta
• Class: Jungermanniopsida
• Order: Jungermanniales
• Synonyms: Ceratolejeunea rigidula (Nees ex Mont.) Steph., Euosmolejeunea duriuscula (as suggested by Discover Life), several species of genus Mizut.
• TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number): 15283

Distribution and Habitat

• Cheilolejeunea rigidula is abundant and widespread in the Amazon region.
• It has also been found in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, along the Rio Lita.
• Additionally, it has been collected in French Guiana.
• It appears to be native to at least some regions, as indicated by its "Native" status.
• Occurrences have been recorded in central areas.

Ecological Role

• In Amazonian forests, Cheilolejeunea rigidula frequently grows on bark (corticolous).

Genetic Information

• A voucher specimen (DUKE:R. Seman 28) has been used for 18S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing, including the internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) and the 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Cheilolejeunea rigidula is mentioned as a corticolous species, indicating its interaction with tree bark.
• It is listed among the most common genera in terms of records, implying its frequent co-occurrence with other bryophytes like Archilejeunea fuscescens and Ceratolejeunea cornuta.

Further Information

• Information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
• The Plant List and the NYBG Virtual Herbarium are also potential resources.
• The Musum national d'Histoire naturelle may also contain relevant data.
• The Steere Bryophyte Herbarium holds an important collection of bryophytes.