Occurrence of the genus Pterobryopsis M.Fleisch. (Pterobryaceae) in Brazil

Abstract

The species Pterobryopsis stolonacea (Müll. Hal.) Broth. had been cited as occurring in southern South America but had not been previously reported for Brazil. This is an important finding in terms of the Brazilian bryophyte flora. Descriptions and illustrations are presented.

Atlantic forest; new record; range extension