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Clasmatocolea obvoluta

Clasmatocolea obvoluta (Hook.f. & Taylor) Grolle
Clasmatocolea obvoluta
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Clasmatocolea obvoluta is a species of liverwort in the family Lophocoleaceae. It was first described by Hook.f. & Taylor and later reclassified by Grolle in 1960.

Description

Clasmatocolea obvoluta belongs to the genus Clasmatocolea within the liverwort family Lophocoleaceae. The species was originally described by Hook.f. & Taylor and subsequently transferred to its current classification by Grolle in 1960. This liverwort is part of a group known for its small, leafy growth form and is typically found in moist, shaded habitats. Members of the Lophocoleaceae family are non-vascular plants that thrive in environments with high humidity and indirect light.

Synonyms

Jungermannia obvolutaChiloscyphus obvolutusJungermannia obvolutiformisChiloscyphus obvolutus var. obvolutusChiloscyphus porrectusLophocolea obvolutaLophocolea obvolutiformis

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