Rhizogonium spiniforme (Hedw.) Bruch

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett & Wurdack, John J. 1960. The botany of the Guayana highland--Part IV. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 1-37.

  • Family

    Rhizogoniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Rhizogonium spiniforme (Hedw.) Bruch

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA: Bolivar: Chimanta Massif, wet mossy forest with sandstone boulders, between Camp 3 and main line of sandstone bluffs, northwestern part of Abacapa-tepui, alt. 1210-1600 m, Steyermarlc 75084; between Bluff Camp and low promontory north of Bluff Camp, alt. 1600-1700 m, Steyermarlc 75679; densely forested slopes between upper reaches of Rio Tirica, southeast portion of Apacara-tepui, alt. 1700-1850 m, Steyermark 75982.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA: Bolivar: Chimanta Massif, wet mossy forest with sandstone boulders, between Camp 3 and main line of sandstone bluffs, northwestern part of Abacapa-tepui, alt. 1210-1600 m, Steyermarlc 75084; between Bluff Camp and low promontory north of Bluff Camp, alt. 1600-1700 m, Steyermarlc 75679; densely forested slopes between upper reaches of Rio Tirica, southeast portion of Apacara-tepui, alt. 1700-1850 m, Steyermark 75982.

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