Ecology: Atlantic region; probably on soil. Elevation: less than 500 m. Distribution: Somewhat widespread in the Northern Hemisphere.
Philonotis umbonata Kindb. is a synonym.
Specimens: COLOMBIA. Magdalena. “près Bonda, auxenvirons de Santa Marta,” Baker. Type of Philonotis umbonata Kindb. Fide Möller (1925: 6).