Tetraplodon mnioides (Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.

  • Authority

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

  • Family

    Splachnaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Tetraplodon mnioides (Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.

  • Description

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    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA: Cerro Sipapo (Paraque), on rocks in southeast summit, alt. 1800 m, Maguire & Politi 27808.

  • Discussion

    This unusual record represents the first occurrence of the species in northern South America as far as I am aware. It might be construed as an example of the southward push of vegetation during the postglacial ages.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA: Cerro Sipapo (Paraque), on rocks in southeast summit, alt. 1800 m, Maguire & Politi 27808.

    Venezuela South America|