On the taxonomy and distribution of Rhodobryum roseum and its related species (Bryophyta)

Abstract

R. ontariense (Kindb.)Kindb. is a distinct species, and is clearly separated from R. 1'oseum (Hedw.)Limpr.The taxonomy and distribution of these two species are studied.The typification of R .ontariense is suggested, and a new combination, R. laxe-limbatum (Ochi) Iwats.et Kop. is introduced.The generic concept of Rhodobf'yum