Sphagnum portoricense Hampe

  • Authority

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

  • Family

    Sphagnaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Sphagnum portoricense Hampe

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA: Bolivar: Chimanta Massif, vicinity of Summit Camp, alt. 1925 m, Steyermark & Wurdack 381.

  • Discussion

    The identification of this species has been confirmed by Dr. Andrews. It has been recorded from British Guiana, I believe, but not from Venezuela.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA: Bolivar: Chimanta Massif, vicinity of Summit Camp, alt. 1925 m, Steyermark & Wurdack 381.

    Venezuela South America|