A bryological survey in southeastern Brazil revealed a new species, Cylindrocolea brasiliensis (Cephaloziellaceae). The principal distinguishing character of this species is the dentate margin of the ventral leaf-lobe. The new species is described, illustrated and discussed, and an updated key to the Brazilian species of Cylindrocolea is provided.
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1 December 2008
A New Species of Cylindrocolea (Cephaloziellaceae) from Brazil
Denise Pinheiro da Costa,
Nivea Dias dos Santos,
JiŘÍ Váňa
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The Bryologist
Vol. 111 • No. 4
Winter 2008
Vol. 111 • No. 4
Winter 2008
Cephaloziellaceae
Cylindrocolea brasiliensis
liverworts
Mata Atlântica
Southeastern Brazil
taxonomy