Weissia leptocarpa Schimp. ex Besch. hom. illeg.

RECORDS. — Paris (1894 -1898): Algier? Jelenc (1955a): sine loco.

COMMENT

The report of Jelenc (1955a) was explicitly based on Paris’ Index Bryologicus distribution data (Paris 1894 -1898: 1364). Nevertheless, Paris gives as doubtful the presence in Africa, as he gives “ Alger?”, in addition to “Lusitania (Cintra)” in Europe. As no original report has been found in the Algerian bryophyte flora literature, the report in the country and northern Africa is doubtful. Furthermore it is an illegitimate and doubtful name (Sérgio & Carvalho 2003).