Expansion of the distribution range of Asplenium trilobum Cav (Polypodiopsida, Aspleniaceae) in the Mediterranean forest of the Chilean coast

The biodiversity hotspot of central Chile is home to a high proportion endemic species, but some these species are inconspicuous and not easily observed. During botanical exploration in the Los Queules National Reserve (Chile), population Asplenium trilobum Cav. was identified. plants were found growing on bark Myrceugenia parvifolia (DC.) Kausel tree small swamp next specimens Drimys winteri J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. (35°59'11.84"S; 72°41'11.53"W). Several previously unrecorded found, including Carex cf. excelsa Poepp. ex Kunth, Chusquea quila Kunth , Ercilla spicata (Bertero) Moq., Boquila trifoliolata Decne., highlighting importance exploring documenting this hotspot. discovery wilderness area extends distribution 86 km north continent, which limited east municipality Penco Biobío region (36°44'9.26"S; 72°57'42.5"W). This paper presents an observed specimen, its locality, associated species.