Wd. Reese et Sp. Churchill, SYRRHOPODON-PERANGUSTIFOLIUS (MUSCI CALYMPERACEAE) COMB. ET STAT. NOV., AND NEW TO THE FLORA OF COLOMBIA, The Bryologist, 101(1), 1998, pp. 153-155
Syrrhopodon perangustifolius (Reese) Reese (basionym: syrrhopodon inco
mpletus Schwaegr. var. perangustifolius Reese) is recognized at the sp
ecific rank following the discovery of a third specimen of this rare e
ndemic of northwestern South America. This distinctive moss is reporte
d new to the Colombian moss flora. Syrrhopodon perangustifolius is con
trasted with its closest relative, S. lanceolatus (Hampe) Reese, and b
oth species are illustrated. A key to the taxa of S. incompletus s.l.
is provided.