Polytrichadelphus aristatus (Hampe) Mitt., J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 609. 1869. Catharinea aristata Hampe, Linnaea 32: 146. 1863. Type: Colombia. [Cundinamarca] Bogota Los Laches, 2700 m, Jul, Lindig 2002 (BM).