Notothylas breutelii Gottsche

  • Authority

    Gradstein, S. Robbert & Ilkiu-Borges, Anna L. 2009. Guide to the plants of Central French Guiana. Part 4. Liverworts and hornworts. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76 (4): i-iv + 1-140.

  • Family

    Notothyladaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Notothylas breutelii Gottsche

  • Description

    Species Description - Thallus light green to deep green, flat, in rosettes about 1-2 cm in diameter, without a midrib, irregularly dissected, margins en¬tire to crenulate to lobulate, dorsal surface smooth or with a few lamellae, not reticulate. Spores dark brown to black, ca. 40-50 µm in diameter, unicellular, distal surface coarsely tuberculate, proximal surface finely papillose, with distinct, trilete marks. Elaters present, unicellular, ± rounded, pale brown, walls with irregular thickenings, spiral band usually lacking.