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1 June 2013 Taxonomic Revision of Brachytheciastrum (Brachytheciaceae, Bryophyta) from the Mediterranean Region
J. David Orgaz, María J. Cano, Juan Guerra
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Abstract

The moss genus Brachytheciastrum (Brachytheciaceae) is taxonomically revised for the Mediterranean area. Seven species are recognized. Two new combinations are proposed: Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum and B. salicinum. Brachytheciastrum bellicum is newly synonymized with B. salicinum. Lectotypes for Brachythecium umbilicatum and Hypnum collinum are designated. A key to the species of the Mediterranean region, as well as descriptions, illustrations, and distribution data, are provided. New records for countries within the study area are reported.

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J. David Orgaz, María J. Cano, and Juan Guerra "Taxonomic Revision of Brachytheciastrum (Brachytheciaceae, Bryophyta) from the Mediterranean Region," Systematic Botany 38(2), 283-294, (1 June 2013). https://doi.org/10.1600/036364413X666697
Published: 1 June 2013
KEYWORDS
Bryophytes
distribution
Mediterranean area
taxonomy
typifications
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