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Cololejeunea

Scientific Name: Cololejeunea

Family: Lejeuneaceae

Category: Liverwort

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Cololejeunea: A Delicate Liverwort Genus

The genus Cololejeunea belongs to the family Lejeuneaceae, a grouping of liverworts within the major group Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts). These are among the most delicate liverworts, found globally in diverse habitats.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cololejeunea (Spruce) Schiffn.
  • Family: Lejeuneaceae
  • Major Group: Bryophytes
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Several species have synonyms, e.g., Cololejeunea myriocarpa is a synonym for Cololejeunea minutissima ssp. myriocarpa.

Distribution and Habitat

Cololejeunea species are found all over the world in a variety of habitats. Specific locations mentioned include:

  • China (Guangxi and Hainan)
  • Vietnam
  • New Zealand
  • Ecuador
  • Panama
  • Fiji Islands
  • Asia and Oceania
  • Japan

Morphological Characteristics

  • These liverworts are generally small in size. Cololejeunea minutissima, for example, has shoots that are up to 4 mm long and 0.5 mm wide.
  • Some species, like Cololejeunea clavatopapillata, are leafy liverworts.
  • The perianths of C. minutissima are noted for resembling 5-pointed stars.

Considerations for Pets

Given the small size and habitat of many Cololejeunea species, the chances of direct interactions with pets are minimal, but always be observant when pets are in areas where such plants may grow.

Considerations for Children

Given the small size and habitat of many Cololejeunea species, the chances of direct interactions with children are minimal, but always be observant when children are in areas where such plants may grow.

Taxonomic Notes

  • The genus has been the subject of taxonomic revisions and reclassifications. In 1911, one researcher divided the genus into three genera.
  • Subgenus Pedinolejeunea contains at least two discovered species.

Further Information

For more information, consult the following resources:

  • Tropicos database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • British Bryological Society Checklist of British and Irish Bryophytes
  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s southern