Beitrag zur Moosflora der Insel Bioko (= Fernando Poo), Äquatorial-Guinea

Abstract

Interesting records of bryophytes from the island Bioko (formerly Fernando Poo), belonging to Equatorial Guinea, are listed. 75 taxa are reported for the first time for Equatorial Guinea. Especially interesting newly reported taxa are e.g. Bazzania praerupta, Iwatsukia jishibae, Syrrhopodon crenulatus, Leiomela africana and Calyptothecium hoehnelii. A phytogeographical analysis of the bryoflora of Bioko and a checklist of the bryophytes of Bioko is presented. At the end of the paper, a few additional new records of bryophytes from different tropical African countries (Kenya, Cameroon, Zaire) are listed.