Pleurophascum grandiglobum
Pleurophascum grandiglobum Lindb.
Pleurophascum grandiglobum is a moss species native to Tasmania, Australia, and was first described by S. O. Lindberg in 1875. It is distinguished by its cleistocarpous capsule, erect growth, lateral perichaetia, and ecostate leaves. The species is part of the monogeneric family Pleurophascaceae, which is restricted to temperate Australasia and includes three species.
Description
Pleurophascum grandiglobum is characterized by its large, inoperculate capsules, which are often brightly colored. It was noted for its unique morphology and was considered of significant interest by 19th-century bryologists. The genus Pleurophascum includes P. grandiglobum, P. ovalifolium (formerly P. grandiglobum var. decurrens) found in New Zealand, and P. occidentale, which is endemic to Western Australia.
Synonyms
Leptangium tumidumGigaspermum tumidum