BRACHYTHECIUM-FONTANUM (MUSCI, BRACHYTHECIACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW-ZEALAND

Braehythecium fontanum Fife, sp. novo is described and illustrated, based on material from mountainous areas of the South Island. New Zealand material referrable to the new species has formerly been ascribed to B. subplicatum. Notes are provided on the distribution of authentic B. subplicatum. The differences between the two taxa and the ecology, distribution, and probable affinities of the new species are discussed. © 1990 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.