Hennediella stanfordensis

(Steere) Blockeel

J. Bryol. 16: 191. 1990,.

Basionym: Tortula stanfordensis Steere Bryologist 54: 119, figs. 1–9. 1951
Synonyms: Hyophila stanfordensis (Steere) A. J. E. Smith & H. Whitehouse
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 27. Treatment on page 636. Mentioned on page 635.

Leaves broadly elliptic to obovate, flat and lax; distal margins with a 2-stratose border of elongate cells, distal laminal cells 10–14 µm. Sexual condition dioicous. Sporophytes unknown in region of flora.


Habitat: Soil, among grasses, drainage ditches, fields
Elevation: low to moderate elevations (100-300 m)

Distribution

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Calif., Mexico (Guerrero), Europe, Australia.

Discussion

Since the description of Hennediella stanfordensis, this mundivagant species has engendered a flurry of publications on its human-oriented distribution, its discovery in Europe, and the taxonomic significance of the eperistomate sporophyte (e.g., D. G. Long 1979; A. J. E. Smith and H. L. K. Whitehouse 1974; Whitehouse 1975).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
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Calif. +, Mexico (Guerrero) +, Europe +  and Australia. +
low to moderate elevations (100-300 m) +
Soil, among grasses, drainage ditches, fields +
Hyophila stanfordensis +
Hennediella stanfordensis +
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