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Pellia appalachiana
Scientific Name: Pellia appalachiana
Family: Pelliaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Pellia appalachiana: Appalachian Pellia
Pellia appalachiana, also known as Appalachian Pellia, is a liverwort belonging to the phylum Bryophyta (Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pellia appalachiana R.M. Schust.
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 552076 (ITIS)
- Family: Pelliaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Pellia appalachiana R.M. Schust. (pro hybr.)
- Taxonomic Status: Provisionally accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Pellia appalachiana is a North American endemic.
- It can be found in the Southern Appalachian region.
- Specifically observed on a creek bank in the Sipsey Wilderness.
Morphological Characteristics
- Pellia appalachiana is a liverwort that lacks leaves and stems.
Genetic Information
- The chloroplast genome of Pellia appalachiana has been studied, including identifying CDS (coding sequences) and the psbA gene.
Interesting Facts
- Pellia appalachiana was formally named in 1991 by R. M. Schuster, designated as "pro hybr."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- In the southern Appalachians, insect fauna density has been observed to increase in areas with liverworts like Pellia neesiana.
Further Information
- Information can be found on Discover Life.
- Data is available in the Drone-Application-Server database.
- Additional resources include NatureServe/USFS Southern Appalachian Species Viability Database.