A New Moss Record for Algeria: Orthotrichum macrocephalum F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Botany | ||
| Article 5, Volume 64, Issue 2, May 2024, Pages 547-554 PDF (2.49 M) | ||
| Document Type: Regular issue (Original Article) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejbo.2023.199586.2279 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Amira Mazari* 1, 2; Nacira Boulaacheb3, 2; Rosa M. Ros4, 5 | ||
| 1Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Ferhat Abbas University Setif, Setif, Algeria | ||
| 2Laboratory of Projet Urbain, Ville et Territoire | ||
| 3Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Ferhat Abbas University Setif, Setif, Algeria | ||
| 4Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Biology, Campus de Espinardo, Murcia University, Murcia, Spain | ||
| 5Laboratory of Sistemática Molecular, Filogenia y Conservación en Briófitos | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The bryoflora of the Setifian High Plains, which situated in the Northeastern region of Algeria is poorly known. Megriss Mountain is one of the most important ecosystems in this region. The examination of Orthotrichaceae samples collected during bryophytes diversity investigations in the northern part of Megriss resulted in the identification of the epiphytic species; Orthotrichum macrocephalum F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka. The identification was made based on its leaves with rounded or obtuse apices, recurved margins, pluripapillose laminal cells, the presence of propagules, emergent capsule with eight longitudinal orange ribs and star-shaped mouth when dry, scarcely constricted below the mouth, immersed stomata in the capsule wall and the papillose endostome segments. This acrocarpous moss with a marked affinity for the Mediterranean climate has never been recorded in the Algerian bryoflora. A comprehensive description, microphotographs, and distribution map in Algeria of this species are provided. Moreover, its ecology is also discussed. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Algeria; Mediterranean Region; Megriss Mountain; Orthotrichaceae; Setifian High Plains | ||
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