Adelothecium bogotense (Hampe) Mitt.

  • Authority

    Sharp, Aaron J., et al. 1994. The Moss Flora of Mexico. Part Two: Orthotrichales to Polytrichales. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 69 (2)

  • Family

    Daltoniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Adelothecium bogotense (Hampe) Mitt.

  • Description

    Species Description - As described in Genus. Sporophytes not seen.

  • Discussion

    Fig. 580

    A. bogotense (Hampe) Mitt, J. Linn. Soc, Bot. 12: 391. 1869.

    Hookeria bogotensis Hampe, Ann. Sci. Nat. Bot. V, 5: 303. 1865.

    Distichophyllum geheebii C. Müll., Hedwigia 39: 269. 1900.

    Interesting information on the morphology and distribution of this species was published recently by Ochyra et al. (1992).

  • Distribution

    On twigs on the ground, also on bark at base of trees, 1500-2950 m alt.; Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz.—Mexico; Central America; northern South America; Greater Antilles; Tanzania and Madagascar.

    Madagascar Africa| Tanzania Africa| Central America| Venezuela South America| Colombia South America| Guyana South America| Suriname South America| French Guiana South America| Mexico North America|