Mycobiology.  2012 Sep;40(3):159-163.

Notes on Species of the Lichen Genus Canoparmelia Elix & Hale in South Korea

• Jayalal U
• Joshi S
• Oh SO
• Park JS
• Hur JS

Abstract

Detailed descriptions of five species of the lichen genus Canoparmelia Elix & Hale. are presented. Until now, three species of the genus Canoparmelia, including C. apata (Krempelh.) Elix & Hale, C. owariensis (Asah.) Elix, and C. texana (Tuck.) Elix & Hale have been reported in South Korea. Canoparmelia carneopruinata (Zahlbr.) Elix & Hale, C. crozalsiana (de Lesd.) Elix & Hale, and C. ecaperata (Mull. Arg.) Elix & Hale are new to the South Korean lichen flora. An artificial key is provided for all species of Canoparmelia, including the three new records.

Keyword

Canoparmelia; Key; Lichen; New record; Parmeliaceae

MeSH Terms

Lichens
Republic of Korea