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Pellia endiviifolia ssp. endiviifolia

Scientific Name: Pellia endiviifolia ssp. endiviifolia

Family: Pelliaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Pellia endiviifolia

Also known as Endive Pellia, Pellia endiviifolia is a liverwort belonging to the family Pelliaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pellia endiviifolia (Dicks.) Dumort.
  • Family: Pelliaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Jungermannia endiviifolia Dicks.
    • Pellia epiphylla (L.) Corda
    • Pellia fabroniana Raddi (for Pellia endiviifolia subsp. endiviifolia)
    • Pellia neesiana (Gottsche) Limpr.
  • Subspecies:
    • Pellia endiviifolia subsp. endiviifolia (Dicks.) Dumort.
    • Pellia endiviifolia subsp. alpicola R.M. Schust.

Morphological Characteristics

  • P. endiviifolia typically has green or even blackish-green thalli, reaching up to approximately 1 cm in width.
  • The thalli usually lack reddish tinges.
  • In autumn and early winter, they develop numerous structures.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pellia endiviifolia has a southern-temperate circumpolar distribution.
  • It can be found in moist dune valleys, loamy paths, and shores of lakes and ponds.

Genetic Information

  • Studies have identified differentially expressed genes in male and female gametophytes of Pellia endiviifolia subsp. B.
  • Research has identified three molecular forms of Pellia endiviifolia in Polish territory.
  • DNA data supports the genetic differentiation of P. endiviifolia.

Further Information

  • Tropicos database can be used for more information.
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) view on Pellia calycina can be checked.