Genus established for polysperms, although other organs are also known. Main axis of compound polysperm terminating a leafy twig and bearing helically arranged simple lateral polysperms. Bracts have not been observed. Thick axis of lateral polysperm densely covered by numerous monosperms, replaced near apex by sterile scales. Leafy twigs of Brachyphyllum or Pagiophyllum type. Male strobili crown leaf twigs. Pollen with thin quasisaccus embracing inner body both equatorially and distally . Monolete proximal aperture may be present.
systematic position:
LEBACHIELLACEAE, KUNGURODENDROIDEAE
typeseries:
Type: Timanostrobus muravievii Meyen, sp. nov.
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical):
Ed Baker,
Katherine Bouton
Alice Heaton
Dimitris Koureas,
Laurence Livermore,
Dave Roberts,
Simon Rycroft,
Ben Scott,
Vince Smith