Bragginsella

Bragginsella is a monotypic genus of liverworts belonging to the family Lophocoleaceae. The sole species of this genus, Bragginsella anomala R.M.Schust. is found in New Zealand.

Etymology

The genus name of Bragginsella is in honour of John Edward Braggins a New Zealand born botanist,
from the University of Auckland and the Auckland Museum for Natural Sciences. The species epithet anomala was chosen to describe its anomalous appearance.

Description

Bragginsella anomala is a light green liverwort, which has highly dome-shaped papillae on the cuticle of its calls.

Distribution and habitat

Bragginsella anomala is endemic to New Zealand. The holotype was discovered at Temple Basin in Arthur's Pass National Park, occurring in wet cliff crevices.