Contributions to the moss flora of Uruguay I: the genus Trachyxiphium (Bryophyta, Pilotrichaceae)

Abstract

Trachyxiphium, including the species T. guadalupense (Pilotrichaceae), is reported for the first time for the moss flora of Uruguay. This study provides a description of its morphological characteristics and highlights its novel habitat within the region. Additionally, comments and illustrations are provided.

Keywords

• Bryophytes
• new records
• pleurocarpous mosses