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Isoviita, P. & Hedenäs, L.: Campylium (Musci, Amblystegiaceae), a name typified by Pfeiffer. - Taxon 46: 315-318. 1997. - ISSN 0040-0262.
The moss genus Campylium is heterogeneous. An early type designation by Pfeiffer had been overlooked. Arguments for and against possible conservation of the name with the traditional type, C. hispidulum, are assessed. In the light of new taxonomic evidence, adoption of the type designated by Pfeiffer, C. stellatum, is recommended. In this way, that well-known species name and the phytosociological designations based on it will remain unaltered, whereas C. hispidulum must be transferred to the genus Campylophyllum, which is closely related to some species of Hypnum.
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