A new lichen genus, Psiloparmelia Hale (Ascomycotina: Parmeliaceae)

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Hale, M. E.

Source:

Mycotaxon, Volume 35, Issue 1, p.41-44 (1989)

Call Number:

A89HAL04IDUS

Keywords:

Parmelia distincta, Psiloparmelia, Psiloparmelia arhizinosa, sp. nov., species novum

Abstract:

A new lichen genus Psiloparmelia is proposed. It is based on Parmelia distincta Nyl. (Psiloparmelia distincta (Nyl.) Hale, comb. nov.) from the high Andes Mountains. A second species, P. arhizinosa Hale, sp. nov., has been discovered in Lesotho. The genus is characterized by a velvety lower surface without rhizines, a Negative test for lichenin, and a high concentration of usnic acid and atranorin in the cortex.

Notes:

Reference Code: A89HAL04IDUS <br>

Full Citation: Hale, M.E. 1989. A new lichen genus, Psiloparmelia Hale (Ascomycotina: Parmeliaceae). Mycotaxon Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 41-44 <br>

Location: ELECTRONIC FILE - BOTANY: MULTIPLE SPECIES <br>

Keywords: Psiloparmelia, Parmelia distincta, Psiloparmelia arhizinosa, sp. nov., species novum <br>