Microbryum davallianum var. commutatum

(Limpricht) R. H. Zander

Bull. Buffalo Soc. Nat. Sci. 32: 240. 1993,.

Basionym: Pottia commutata unknown
Synonyms: Pottia davalliana subsp. commutata (Limpricht) Podpera
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Capsule narrow-mouthed when dehisced, with usually 2 or more rows of thickened cells below mouth; peristome well developed though apically truncate. Spores papillose, 27–34 µm.


Phenology: Capsules mature late winter (Feb).
Habitat: Soil
Elevation: low elevations

Distribution

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Calif., Europe, sw Asia, n Africa.

Discussion

Variety commutatum is known only from California (Berkeley, Howe 79, US), last collected in 1894, from which station it is disjunct to the Old World.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.