Mutoviaspermum Karasev, G.Forte, Coiro et Kust.

Plant Fossil Names Registry Number: PFN003080

Act LSID: urn:lsid:plantfossilnames.org:act:3080

Authors: E. V. Karasev, G. Forte, M. Coiro & E. Kustatscher

Rank: genus

Reference for this name: Karasev, E. V., Forte, G., Coiro, M. & Kustatscher, E. (2019): Mutoviaspermum krassilovii gen. et sp. nov.: A Peculiar Compound Ovuliferous Conifer Cone from the Lopingian (Late Permian) of European Russia (Vologda Region). – International Journal of Plant Sciences 180(8): 779–799.

Page of description: 782

Type

Original diagnosis/description

Compound ovuliferous cone characterized by a stout axis with helically arranged bracts and ovuliferous scales. Ovuliferous scales peltate, arising from the axis in the axils of the bracts in supra-axillar position. Ovuliferous scales composed of a sturdy, central stalk with an apical whorl of elongated segments, fused only in the lowermost part. Seed attachment area on the adaxial side of each segment. Basally, axis covered by helically arranged linear to slightly falcate leaves with a single vein with an unrestricted base.

Etymology

The genus is named after the locality Mutovino, where the plant remains were found in a clay lens.