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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