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Corsinia
Scientific Name: Corsinia
Family: Corsiniaceae
Category: Liverwort
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Corsinia coriandrina
Corsinia coriandrina is a liverwort belonging to the family Corsiniaceae. It is also known by the synonym Corsinia marchantioides.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Corsiniaceae
- Genus: Corsinia
- Species: Corsinia coriandrina (Spreng.) Lindb.
- Synonyms: Corsinia marchantioides Raddi, Riccia coriandrina K. P. J. Sprengel
Distribution and Habitat
- Corsinia coriandrina is present in Portugal, specifically on Faial and Flores Islands in the Azores.
- It has also been found in central Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a thalloid liverwort.
- Late-season specimens may be senescent, releasing the sporophyte.
Phytochemistry
- Corsinia uniquely produces flavonols, occurring as 3-O-glycuronide derivatives.
- Chemical investigations have led to the isolation of new compounds, including corsifurans A-C, which are 2-arylbenzofurans of presumed stilbenoid origin.
Genetic Information
- The RNA polymerase C1 (rpoC1) gene of Corsinia coriandrina has been sequenced (chloroplast, 469 bp linear DNA, KT356994.1).
- Allopolyploidy has been observed in this species.
Ecological Role
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Corsinia coriandrina.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Corsinia.
- ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) for Corsinia coriandrina is 15603.
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 3.0 resources from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are available.
- Encyclopedia of Life has information on Corsiniaceae.