A reconsideration of the systematic position of Splachnobryum.

Accession number;00A0795868
Title;A reconsideration of the systematic position of Splachnobryum.
Author; ALLEN B (Missouri Botanical Garden, Mo, Usa) PURSELL R A (Pennsylvania State Univ., Pa, Usa)
Journal Title;J Hattori Bot Lab
Journal Code:Y0255A
ISSN:0073-0912
VOL.;NO.88;PAGE.139-145(2000)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.4, REF.37
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;English
Abstract;A collection of Splachnobryum rostratum Broth. & Par. from Sierra Leone with exceptionally well-developed, closely spaced peristome teeth clearly exhibits a 2:3 haplolepidous peristomial pattern. The relationship of the Splachnobryaceae is with the Pottiales rather than the Funariales, as supported not only by its haplolepidous peristome, but also by its type of stomata and pattern of rhizoid insertion. (author abst.)