Transfer of Gottschelia grollei, G-patoniae and Scaphophyllum speciosum to Solenostoma based on chloroplast DNA rbcL sequences

Abstract

Maximum parsimony and Bayesian analyses of a chloroplast DNA rbcL dataset indicate a position of Gottschelia schizopleura in Scapaniaceae (Jungermanniales suborder Cephaloziineae). Gottschelia grollei, G. patoniae and Scaphophyllum speciosum are nested in Solenostoma (Solenostomataceae, Jungermanniales suborder Jungermanniideae) and are transferred to this genus. Accessions of G. schizopleura from Africa and Asia are separated by long branches.