Original paper
Synopsis of the Brazilian moss flora: checklist, distribution and conservation
Costa, D.P.; Pôrto, K.C.; Luizi-Ponzo, A.P.; Ilkiu-Borges, A.L.; Bastos, C.J.P.; Câmara, P.E.A.S.; Peralta, D.F.; Bôas-Bastos, S.B.V.; Imbassahy, C.A.A.; Henriques, D.K.; Gomes, H.C.S.; Rocha, L.M.; Santos, N.D.; Siviero, T.S.; Vaz-Imbassahy, T.F.; Churchill, S.P.
Nova Hedwigia Band 93 Heft 3-4 (2011), p. 277 - 334
published: Nov 1, 2011
DOI: 10.1127/0029-5035/2011/0093-0277
ArtNo. ESP050009303001, Price: 29.00 €
Abstract
A revised moss checklist for Brazil recognizes 892 species of mosses in 255 genera and 70 families. Endemic taxa comprise 23% of the known flora. The Brazilian distribution, altitudinal range in the country, and world distribution are provided for all species. A list of 383 excluded species is provided.
Keywords
bryophyta • bryoflora • biodiversity • biogeography • neotropics • south america