The genus Plagiothecium (Plagiotheciaceae) in Europe — current state of knowledge, checklist and key to taxa

By

Wolski, Grzegorz J.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

253

Pages

67--102

Subjects

Distribution , lectotype , new combinations , new synonyms , new taxa , resurrection

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.253.142268

 

Abstract

This manuscript presents current knowledge of the taxonomy, variability and distribution of taxa of the genus Plagiothecium in Europe. Currently the genus comprises 31 taxa: 17 species and 14 varieties. In this study I designated 10 lectotypes and proposes six new synonyms for the described taxa, in addition five new nomenclatural combinations: P. denticulatum var. pseudosylvaticum, P. denticulatum var. pungens, P. laetum var. hercinicum, P. succulentum var. cryptarum, and P. sylvaticum var. immersum. Detailed descriptions and distribution data for each taxon, illustrations highlighting key taxonomic features and a diagnostic key are also provided to facilitate the identification of individual taxa.