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Colura naumannii

Colura naumannii (Schiffn. & Gottsche) Steph.
Colura naumannii
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Colura naumannii is a species in the genus Colura, family Lejeuneaceae. It was first described in 1916 by Steph., based on earlier work by Schiffn. & Gottsche. This moss species is part of the liverwort family Lejeuneaceae, which is known for its small, delicate, and often epiphytic or epiphyllous forms.

Description

Colura naumannii belongs to the family Lejeuneaceae, a group of liverworts characterized by their small size and specialized habitats. The genus Colura includes species that are typically found growing on tree trunks or leaves in tropical and subtropical regions. The species was published in 1916 by Steph., who reclassified it from earlier work by Schiffn. & Gottsche. The name Colura naumannii is used to distinguish this particular species within the genus Colura.

Synonyms

Lejeunea naumanniiColura patagonicaColura minorColurolejeunea minorColurolejeunea naumannii

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