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A new species of Parmeliella (Pannariaceae) from India

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2008

Archana DUBE
Affiliation:
Agharkar Research Institute, G.G. Agarkar Road, Pune—411004, India. Email: uv_makhija@hotmail.com
Urmila MAKHIJA
Affiliation:
Agharkar Research Institute, G.G. Agarkar Road, Pune—411004, India. Email: uv_makhija@hotmail.com

Abstract:

The new species Parmeliella subfuscata A. Dube & Makhija, belonging in the P. mariana group, is described. It is recognized by its squamulose, loosely attached, spreading, brownish thallus with cylindrical, branched isidia, indistinct, black prothallus of slightly projecting rhizohyphae, and its apothecia with an unusual, fresh green coloured epithecium and proper exciple. It is so far known only from the type locality in Maharashtra, India.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright British Lichen Society 2008

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