<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> This paper presents current distribution of the moss Diphyscium foliosum (Hedw.) D.Mohr in the Polish part of the Carpathians. Till this time, the species has been known from the 139 localities distributed through the whole territory, but with their distinct concentration in the Western Beskidy Mountains. The altitudinal limits, habitat preferences and its threats are briefly provided. Eighteen localities, mainly from Beskid Śląski and Beskid Sądecki ranges are reported for the first time.</p></abstract>

This paper presents current distribution of the moss Diphyscium foliosum (Hedw.) D.Mohr in the Polish part of the Carpathians. Till this time, the species has been known from the 139 localities distributed through the whole territory, but with their distinct concentration in the Western Beskidy Mountains. The altitudinal limits, habitat preferences and its threats are briefly provided. Eighteen localities, mainly from Beskid Śląski and Beskid Sądecki ranges are reported for the first time.

Distribution of the moss Diphyscium foliosum (Bryophyta, Diphysciaceae) in the Polish Carpathians

Pieniny National Park, ul. Jagiellońska 107b, 34-450 Krościenko nad Dunajcem, Poland

Departament of Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Ostrogórska 30, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland

Acta Musei Silesiae, Scientiae Naturales

This paper presents current distribution of the moss Diphyscium foliosum (Hedw.) D.Mohr in the Polish part of the Carpathians. Till this time, the species has...

Distribution of the moss Diphyscium foliosum (Bryophyta, Diphysciaceae) in the Polish Carpathians

Published Online: Apr 17, 2013

Page range: 237 - 244

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10210-012-0024-0

Keywords
Diphyscium foliosum, mosses, distribution, chorology, Carpathians, Poland

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Distribution of the moss Diphyscium foliosum (Bryophyta, Diphysciaceae) in the Polish Carpathians

Published Online: Apr 17, 2013

Page range: 237 - 244

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10210-012-0024-0

KeywordsDiphyscium foliosum, mosses, distribution, chorology, Carpathians, Poland

This content is open access.

Keywords
Diphyscium foliosum, mosses, distribution, chorology, Carpathians, Poland