Timanostrobus Meyen, gen. nov.

nomenclatorial act: 
protologue/first publication
Page: 
375
diagnosis: 

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.
Classification: 

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