Tetraphidaceae
3-332.11.00: Tetraphidaceae
Introduction
Tetraphidaceae is a Family in Tetraphidales.
In the Plant theory it is included in Polytrichales.
Botany
Central strand present/absent.
Leaves cells parenchymatous.
Costa present, homogeneous Autoicous. Capsule erect, symmetric, cylindric, stomata present/absent. Annulus, Operculum present. Peristome of 4 teeth. Calyptra small, mitrate, glabrous. Gemmae present (Tetraphis). Predominantly north-tempearte. On various substrates in moist sites.