Studies in the genus <i>Riccia (Marchantiales) from southern Africa. 2. A new species of the section <i>Pilifer</i>: <i>R. sarcosa</i>

Riccia sarcosa Volk & Perold, a new species endemic to southern Africa is described. This species belongs to the section  Pilifer Volk (1983), which now comprises 8 species characterized by the dorsal epithelium consisting of loose cell pillars.  R. sarcosa is recognized by the distinct white ma...

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Main Authors: O. H. Volk, S. M. Perold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 1986-07-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
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Online Access:https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1056