A Lichen Genus Porpidia (Porpidiaceae) from South Korea.
- Author:
Xin Yu WANG
1
;
Yogesh JOSHI
;
Jae Seoun HUR
Author Information
1. Korean Lichen Research Institute, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 540-742, Korea. jshru1@sunchon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Lichens;
New record;
Porpidia macrocarpa;
Taxonomy
- MeSH:
Lichens;
Republic of Korea
- From:Mycobiology
2011;39(1):61-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Taxonomic study of the crustose lichen Porpidia was performed in this paper. Three species are described, including two recorded species and one new record: Porpidia macrocarpa (DC.) Hertel & A. J. Schwab. A description of each species is presented along with morphological, anatomic, and chemical characteristics. A key to the identification of species of Porpidia is also presented.
