A re-evaluation of the morphology of Sorapilla (Bryophyta: Sorapillaceae) based on Sorapilla papuana

David Meagher; Andi Cairns; Rod Seppelt; Megan Grixti

doi:10.1071/SB19050

A re-evaluation of the morphology of Sorapilla (Bryophyta: Sorapillaceae) based on Sorapilla papuana

David Meagher^*, Andi Cairns, Rod Seppelt, Megan Grixti

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Sorapilla Spruce & Mitt. is a taxonomically problematic genus of mosses. In this paper one of the two known species, Sorapilla papuana Broth. & Geh., is described and illustrated in detail for the first time, and its morphological peculiarities are discussed. It is monoicous, rather than dioicous as had been assumed. The presence of an annulus on the capsule and sparse hairs on the calyptra, both suggested previously, are confirmed. Paraphyllia, which had been reported for Sorapilla, are not present. The phylogenetic position of Sorapilla remains uncertain.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	427-435
Number of pages	9
Journal	Australian Systematic Botany
Volume	33
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1071/SB19050
Publication status	Published - 2020

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Australian Wet Tropics
Mosses
Taxonomy

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A re-evaluation of the morphology of Sorapilla (Bryophyta: Sorapillaceae) based on Sorapilla papuana

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