Abstract:The subspecies Lecanora subimmersa subsp. asiatica Zahlbr. was treated as one subspecies Aspicilia subimmersa (Fée) Hue subsp. asiatica (Zahlbr.) J. C. Wei, or listed as a synonym of L. subimmersa (Fée) Vain. subsp. subimmersa by previous researchers. The concept of that subspecies is confusing. The specimens of L. subimmersa subsp. asiatica Zahlbr. were studied in morphological, anatomical and chemical details. The morphological characteristics and secondary metabolites of this subspecies are consistent with those of L. oreinoides (Körb.) Hertel & Rambold. Therefore, L. subimmersa subsp. asiatica should be regarded a synonym for L. oreinoides. A detailed description of L. oreinoides, and morphological photos are provided in this paper.
