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Notothylas orbicularis var. orbicularis

Scientific Name: Notothylas orbicularis var. orbicularis

Family: Notothyladaceae

Category: Hornwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Notothylas orbicularis var. orbicularis: An Overview

Notothylas orbicularis var. orbicularis, sometimes referred to as round notothylas, is a fascinating variety of hornwort belonging to the genus Notothylas.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Notothylas orbicularis (Schwein.) Sull. var. orbicularis
  • Family: Notothyladaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Anthoceros decurva Mitt.
    • Carpobolus orbicularis (Schwein.) Schwein.
    • Targionia orbicularis Schwein.
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (ITIS): 547407

Distribution and Habitat

The genus Notothylas, to which this variety belongs, is found globally. Within North America, it is found from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and California.

Morphological Characteristics

Notothylas is a genus of hornworts, which are small, non-vascular plants. Information suggests Notothylas orbicularis is a plant of 4-12 millimeters. The sporophyte of Notothylas species is unusual as it is bullet-shaped.

Interactions with Other Organisms

This plant may be associated with other bryophytes such as species from the Tortula genus and Riccia glauca var. subinermis.

Further Information

For additional details, you can consult the following resources:

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • GBIF Checklists
  • Tropicos
  • The Plant List
  • ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
  • ResearchGate