Sphaerocarpales

Sphaerocarpales is an order of plants within the liverworts. Approximately twenty species are in this order which is sub-divided into three families: Sphaerocarpaceae and Riellaceae, as well as the extinct family Naiaditaceae. The inclusion of the Naiaditaceae is uncertain, and the family has sometimes been assigned to the Haplomitriales.

Species of Sphaerocarpales

• Sphaerocarpaceae:
• Geothallus tuberosus
• Sphaerocarpos cristatus
• Sphaerocarpos donnelli
• Sphaerocarpos drewei
• Sphaerocarpos hians
• Sphaerocarpos texanus

• Riellaceae:
• Riella americana
• Riella affinis
• Riella halophila
• Riella spiculata

• Naiaditaceae: †
• Naiadita lanceolata

External links

• Information on Riellaceae
• Pictures of Sphaerocarpos texanus
• Sphaerocarpales