
Anthoceros tristanianus J.C.Villarreal, J.J.Engel & Váňa is reported here for the first time in South America from the Colombian flora, increasing the number of Anthoceros Linnaeus species recognized in that country to five. We present a taxonomic description, diagnostic characters, information concerning the ecology and geographic distribution of the species, as well as brief comparisons with morphologically similar taxa.
Colombia Andes, Eastern cordillera, hornworts, Montane forests, neotropics new record