Historical bryophyte specimens from Montenegro in the Hungarian Natural History Museum

Abstract

184 specimens, collected by ten persons between 1890–1975 from Montenegro, were found in the Bryophyte Collection of the Hungarian Natural History Museum. Most of the specimens (40%) were collected near Herceg Novi in Boka Kotorska Bay. Another significant part of the specimens (35%) was collected in Kotor or in the surrounding of the town. 18% of the specimens derives from the Orjen Mts. The others are sporadic records from various parts of Montenegro. 80% of the specimens were unpublished. Most of the species found are common, widespread members of the Montenegrin flora, but some rare elements were also found. The Mediterranean, subMediterranean liverworts (Cephaloziella turneri, Myriocoleopsis minutissima, Scapania compacta and Southbya tophacea) from the surroundings of Herceg Novi that are rare in Montenegro are the most important from the point of view of nature conservation.