A contribution to the knowledge of the bryophytes of the Cape Verde Islands, with an emphasis on Santo Antão and São Vicente

Introduction The Cape Verdean bryophyte flora comprises representatives of various floristic elements including Afrotropical, Neotropical, Mediterranean and Asiatic elements, together with some endemic taxa. However, the knowledge bryophytes lags far behind that vascular plants.Methods A total seven sites were sampled during 2016 in Verde archipelago, one on São Vicente six Santo Antão.Results conclusions Five species are reported new to Verde, Cheilolejeunea rigidula (Nees ex Mont.) R.M.Schust., Riccia trabutiana Steph., Lewinskya acuminata (H.Philib.) F.Lara, Garilleti & Goffinet, Lindbergia patentifolia Dixon Timmiella cameruniae Broth. presence Porella canariensis (F.Weber) Underw archipelago is also confirmed. Additionally, Frullania spongiosa Bryum dichotomum Hedw., Cryptoleptodon longisetus (Mont.) Enroth Didymodon hastatus (Mitt.) R.H.Zander for first time from Antão. rigidula, Macaronesia a description last taxon presented.