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Cheilolejeunea
Scientific Name: Cheilolejeunea
Family: Lejeuneaceae
Category: Liverwort
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Cheilolejeunea
Cheilolejeunea is a genus of liverworts belonging to the family Lejeuneaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cheilolejeunea (Spruce) Schiffn.
- Synonyms: Some texts mention potential confusion with or movement from genera such as Lejeunea, Euosmolejeunea, and Lepidolejeunea. Specific synonyms mentioned include Euosmolejeunea trifaria for Cheilolejeunea trifaria and Cheilolejeunea rupestris (synonym: C.J.Bastos et Gradst.) which is synonymous to Lejeunea beyrichii Lindenb.
- Family: Lejeuneaceae
- Kingdom: (Implied) Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Subgenera: Mentions the existence of subgenera such as Cheilolejeunea, Euosmolejeunea, and Xenolejeunea, with Xenolejeunea being emended. Subgenus Strepsilejeunea is also mentioned.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cheilolejeunea is a pantropical genus, meaning it's found in tropical regions worldwide.
- Specifically mentioned locations include:
- Continental Tropical Africa
- Brazil (Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Southeastern Brazil)
- China (including Hong Kong)
- New Caledonia
- Northern Queensland, Australia
- Sikkim
Morphological Characteristics
- Some species are corticolous, meaning they grow on bark.
- One species is noted to have orbicular plants.
- Variability exists in stem anatomy and lobule structure.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions the ecological significance of Cheilolejeunea in conservation efforts in Continental Africa.
Further Information
- The Plant List
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- Musum national d'Histoire naturelle
- Te Papa's collections
- Brazilian Flora Checklist - Lista de Espcies da Flora
- Discover Life
- Wikispecies