Pseudolycopodiella iuliformis (Lycopodiaceae, Lycopodielloideae) in Ecuador and Peru; a disjunct species between the Guyana Shield and the Cordillera del Cóndor
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Recent floristic surveys in Ecuador and Peru have found many disjunct species between the Guyana Shield and the Cordillera del Cóndor. Here, we report the occurrence of another disjunct species between these two ranges, Pseudolycopodiella iuliformis (Underw. & F.E. Lloyd) Holub, recently discovered in the Cordillera del Cóndor range. We present a morphological description, photographic documentation, and an updated distribution map. In addition, we highlight the morphological differences between P. iuliformis and its congeners historically recorded for Ecuador and Peru. This research highlights an urgent need for further exploration of the Cordillera del Cóndor range, as it seems likely, based on our findings and those of previous floristic surveys, that additional disjunct species are likely to be found in the area.
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