Contributions to the moss flora of Uruguay: the genus Pohlia (Bryophyta, Bryales), a new record

Abstract

The genus Pohlia is reported as a new record for Uruguay, where it is represented by two species: P. wahlenbergii and P. humilis (=P. tenuifolia). Pohlia humilis is also recorded as new for Colombia. We propose P. loriformis, a poorly known species described from Bolivia, as new synonym of P. humilis. We select lectotypes for P. loriformis and Mielichhoferia brachycarpa. We also include a key to the Pohlia species from Uruguay, and the South American synonyms, brief comments, distribution, and illustrations for P. humilis.