Castanoclobos Explained

Castanoclobos is a monotypic genus of liverworts belonging to the family Pseudolepicoleaceae.[1]

The sole species of this genus, Castanoclobos julaceus is only found in Australia and New Zealand.[2]

It was originally placed in the Trichocoleaceae family before moving to Pseudolepicoleaceae family.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Castanoclobos J.J.Engel & Glenny . www.gbif.org . 11 May 2021 . en.
  2. Engel . JJ . Glenny . DS . Austral hepaticae 43. Castanoclobos, a new genus of Trichocoleaceae from New Zealand . Novon . 17 . 4 . 424-428 . 2007 . 10.3417/1055-3177(2007)17[424:AHCANG]2.0.CO;2.