10 genera (Allobielopsis, Cephalozia, Cladopodiella, Hygrobiella, Iwatsukia, Metahygrobiella, Nowellia, Odontoschisma, Pleurocladula and Schiffneria) and 29 species of Cephaloziaceae are reported from the Sino-Himalayan region. Several published species of Cephalozia are considered to be doubtful distinctness and require further study.