Sphaerotheciella koponenii P. Rao, sp. nov. is described from Hunan Province, China. It appears closely related to the American S. pinnata (B.S.G.) Manuel, but has different costae in the perichaetial leaves, different capsule shape and exostome ornamentation, and entire to crenate apices of the stem leaves. The new species is illustrated and a key to all species of the genus is presented.
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1 December 2000
Sphaerotheciella koponenii (Bryopsida, Cryphaeaceae), a New Species from China
Pengcheng Rao
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The Bryologist
Vol. 103 • No. 4
Winter 2000
Vol. 103 • No. 4
Winter 2000