Classification
Class
Bryatae
Family
Leptodontaceae Schimp.
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Leptodon D.Mohr, Observ. Bot. 27 (1803)
Type Taxon:
Leptodon smithii (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr
Etymology:
The generic name means “narrow-toothed”, which probably refers to the linear-lanceolate exostome teeth.
 Description

The description of the N.Z. species applies to the genus.

 Taxonomy

A small genus of fewer than five species worldwide. Leptodon smithii accounts for all but a minor fraction of the world distribution. The presence of paraphyllia and the absence of endostome segments distinguish this species from members of the Neckeraceae in N.Z. (excluding Alleniella hymenodonta, which has paraphyllia) and are used by Brotherus (1925, p. 178) to characterise the subfamily Leptodontoideae within his concept of the Neckeraceae.

 Biostatus
Indigenous (Non-endemic)
Number of species in New Zealand within Leptodon D.Mohr
CategoryNumber
Indigenous (Non-endemic)1
Total1
 Bibliography
Brotherus, V.F. 1925: Musci (Laubmoose). In: Engler, A. (ed.) Die natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien. Edition 2. Bd 11. Engelmann, Leipzig. 1–542.
Fife, A.J. 2015: Leptodontaceae. In: Heenan, P.B.; Breitwieser, I.; Wilton, A.D. (ed.) Flora of New Zealand — Mosses. Fascicle 22. Manaaki Whenua Press, Lincoln.
Goffinet, B.; Buck, W.R.; Shaw, A.J. 2009: Morphology, anatomy, and classification of the Bryophyta. In: Goffinet, B.; Shaw, A.J. (ed.) Bryophyte Biology. Edition 2. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. 55–138.
Mohr, D.M.H. 1803: Observationes botanicae quibus consentiente ampliss, philosophor. ord. Kilon. pro gradu doctoris philosophiae nec non LL.AA. magistri rite obtinendo plantarum cryptogamarum ordines, genera et species illustrare conatus est. Mohr, Kiel.