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Porella elegantula

Porella elegantula (Mont.) E.A.Hodgs.
Porella elegantula
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Porella elegantula is a species in the genus Porella, belonging to the family Porellaceae. It was first described in 1948 by E.A. Hodgs, with the original authorship credited to Mont. The species is distributed in the northern regions of the world.

Description

Porella elegantula is a member of the Porellaceae family and is part of the genus Porella, which includes various species of liverworts. This species was formally published in 1948 by E.A. Hodgs, based on earlier work by Mont. It is found in the northern parts of the world, as indicated by its distribution code 'NO'. The species is characterized by the typical features of the genus Porella, which are adapted to moist, often shaded environments. Its classification and naming follow the standard taxonomic conventions for bryophytes.

Distribution

NO

Synonyms

Madotheca stangeriPorella stangeriMadotheca amoenaPorella amoenaJungermannia elegantulaJungermannia partitaBellincinia partitaBellincinia stangeriMadotheca elegantulaMadotheca latifoliaMadotheca partitaMadotheca stangeri var. elegantulaPorella partitaPorella amoenaMadotheca stangeri var. ramosaPorella stangeri var. ramosa

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