Castanoclobos is a monotypic genus of liverworts belonging to the family Pseudolepicoleaceae.[1]

Castanoclobos
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Marchantiophyta
Class: Jungermanniopsida
Order: Jungermanniales
Family: Pseudolepicoleaceae
Genus: Castanoclobos
J.J.Engel & Glenny
Species:
C. julaceus
Binomial name
Castanoclobos julaceus
(Hatcher ex J.J.Engel) J.J.Engel & Glenny
Synonyms

Castanoclobus J.J.Engel & Glenny

The sole species of this genus, Castanoclobos julaceus is only found in Australia and New Zealand.[1][2]

It was originally placed in the Trichocoleaceae family before moving to Pseudolepicoleaceae family.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Castanoclobos J.J.Engel & Glenny". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. ^ Engel, JJ; Glenny, DS (2007). "Austral hepaticae 43. Castanoclobos, a new genus of Trichocoleaceae from New Zealand". Novon. 17 (4): 424–428. doi:10.3417/1055-3177(2007)17[424:AHCANG]2.0.CO;2.