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A new species of Cresponea(Roccellaceae, Ascomycota) from Gough Island

Authors :
Elix, John
Øvstedal, Dag
Gremmen, Niek
Source :
Nova Hedwigia; February 2011, Vol. 92 Issue: 1-2 p133-136, 4p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The new species, Cresponea sorediataElix, Øvstedal & Gremmen, based on material from Gough Island, is described. It is characterized by a sorediate thallus, but no apothecia has been found. The diagnostic substances of the new species are usnic acid, isousnic acid and consimonyellin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00295035
Volume :
92
Issue :
1-2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nova Hedwigia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs23156010