Lectotypification, taxonomy and distribution of Braunia plicata (Bryopsida, Hedwigiaceae) in South America and Mexico

Diagnosis and illustrations are given for Braunia plicata (Mitt.) A. Jaeger., and lectotypes for two names are designated. One of Bridges specimens (Bridges s. n.) located at BM hb-Hooker is the lectotype for B. plicata. A duplicate of Pringle 15171 at P hb-Cardot is the lectotype for B. plicata var canescens Card. This name is retained as synonym of B. plicata. The worldwide distribution of the species is documented in Bolivia, Peru, and Mexico.

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Diagnosis and illustrations are provided for Braunia plicata, and lectotypes for two names are designated. The worldwide distribution of the species in Bolivia, Peru, and Mexico is documented.