Plagiochila ecuadorensis Steph., Sp. Hepat. 6: 149. 1918, syn. nov.

Holotypus: ECUADOR. Morona Santiago: Gualaquiza, “in silva supra Rosario”, 1700 m, s.d., Allioni s.n. [Bryo. Levier 6363] (G [G00061382]!) .

= Plagiochila deflexa Mont. & Gottsche

Notes. – Plagiochila deflexa is an uncommon neotropicalHawaiian species that is recognized by elongate-triangular leaves with a large vitta-like area near the base, a narrowly truncate apex, margins with rather few teeth (frequently two larger teeth at apex), and longly decurrent, ampliate ventral bases (HEINRICHS et al., 2002). The species was described from Ecuador as P. chimborazensis Spruce and P. ecuadorensis Steph., which are synonyms (GRADSTEIN, in press).