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Constrobilus
Genus Constrobilus H.-M. Liu, D.K. Ferguson, C.-S. Li, Y.-F. Wang Kexue tongbao, 58(Suppl. 1): 204. Dec 2013
- Name
- Constrobilus
- Rank
- Genus
- Authors (Pub.)
- Liu H.-M.
Ferguson D. K.
Li C.-S.
Wang Y.-F.
- Publication
- New plants of Gnetales from Early Cretaceous of China, and its bearing on the early evolution of Ephedraceae and Welwitschiaceae in Gnetales [2013/12]
- Journal
- Kexue tongbao
- Volume
- 58
- Issue
- Suppl. 1
- Page number
- 204
- Year
- 2013
- Parent Taxon
- [Order] Gnetales
- Fossil Status
- leafy stems (with reproductive organs)
- Type
- Constrobilus ovatus
- Diagnosis
- Stem upright, articulate and multiramose,
with lateral branching. Branches and leaves opposite.
Leaves stipitate, ovate to oblong, with forked venation.
Cones with seeds, 2 or more cones inserted at one
node to form compound cones. Cones have a short stalk
1–2 mm in length.
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