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Thorphyllum
Genus Thorphyllum Cúneo, Gandolfo Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol., 136(1-2): 34. 1 Sep 2005
- Name
- Thorphyllum
- Rank
- Genus
- Authors (Pub.)
- Cúneo N. R.
Gandolfo M. A.
- Publication
- Angiosperm leaves from the Kachaike Formation, Lower Cretaceous of Patagonia, Argentina [2005/9]
- Journal
- Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology
- Volume
- 136
- Issue
- 1-2
- Page number
- 34
- Year
- 2005
- Parent Taxon
- [Class] Magnoliopsida
- Fossil Status
- leaves
- Type
- Thorphyllum patagonicum
- Diagnosis
- Simple leaves with marginal petioles.
Ovate symmetrical lamina; base acute decurrent and
apex acute. Margin entire, unlobed. First vein pinnate
and secondaries brochidodromous. Intercostal areas
well-developed and occupying most of the midveinmargin
space. Third veins random reticulate and sinuous.
Fourth vein category regular polygonal reticulate.
Polygonal areoles well-developed. Ultimate
marginal venation looped.
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