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Calycularia
Scientific Name: Calycularia
Family: Allisoniaceae
Category: Liverwort
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Calycularia: A Revised Look at this Liverwort Genus
The genus Calycularia, a group of liverworts, has been the subject of worldwide revision. This revision encompasses species identification, differentiation from similar species, distribution, and ecology.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calycularia Mitt.
- Family: Calyculariaceae (formerly included within Allisoniaceae)
- Calycularia is the only genus in the family Calyculariaceae.
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Allisoniaceae (previous classification)
Species within Calycularia
- Calycularia crispula Mitt.
- Calycularia laxa Lindb. & Arnell
- Other names mentioned, though potentially not accepted: Calycularia birmensis Steph., Calycularia formosana Horik., Calycularia radiculosa (Steph.) Book., Calycularia cockaynii Goebel ex Stephani, Calycularia compacta Kashyap.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calycularia crispula is found in the Pacific Northwest of North America, including British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands.
- It has also been reported in the Kerala part of the Western Ghats.
- Occurs in Canada.
Ecological Role
- Discover Life provides a page on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calycularia crispula.
Genetic Information
- Calycularia crispula isolate IBC112 NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) gene, partial cds mitochondrial 945 bp linear DNA is documented.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Konstantinova N.A., Mamontov Yu.S. have published notes on Calycularia Mitt. in Russia.
Resources and Further Information
- Tropicos and IPCN databases.
- USDA, NRCS PLANTS Database.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- Catalogue of Life China, 2013 Annual Checklist.
- The Plant List
- Discover Life