Calypogeia rhombifolia var. colombica Bischl.

  • Authority

    Fulford, Margaret H. 1968. Manual of the leafy Hepaticae of Latin America--Part III. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 11: 277-392.

  • Family

    Calypogeiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Calypogeia rhombifolia var. colombica Bischl.

  • Description

    Species Description - The variety is similar to the species but differs in that it is slightly larger and the cells of the leaf are somewhat different. The cells of the dorsal margin in the lower two-thirds of the leaf are long-rectangular, 50-117 X 13-20 µ, as are those of the ventral margin and the interior. In contrast, in the species the cells of the dorsal margin are only 35-50 X 25 µ. The underleaves are also somewhat larger.

  • Distribution

    Habitat: On damp soil at altitudes of 500-600 m.

    Colombia South America|