Four Species of Lichen Genera Lecanora and Cladonia New to China

Abstract:

Based on combined morphological and chemical data with phylogenetic analysis using nrDNA ITS sequences, four species in the lichenized genus Lecanora Ach. and Cladonia P. Browne., including L. layana Lendemer, L. baekdudaeganensis B. G. Lee & Hur, L. pseudargentata Lumbsch and C. caespiticia (Pers.) P. Gaertn., B. Mey & Scherb. from Dabie Mountains, are reported as new record to China. The taxonomic characteristics of these species are described in detail and compared with similar species, and the geographic distribution and morphological photos are provided. These will provide information for the species diversity of Lecanora and Cladonia in China.

Key words:Lichenized fungi;Lecanorales;Dabie Mountains;New record