Additions to the cyanolichens of the Andes

Heppia adglutinata and Lempholemma intricatum are recorded as new to South America from the Andes in Ecuador. A further specimen of recently described Rostania paramense (comb. nov.) is recorded from paramos at above 4000 m.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jorgensen, P. M., Palice, Z. (Zdeněk)
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0249989
Description
Summary:Heppia adglutinata and Lempholemma intricatum are recorded as new to South America from the Andes in Ecuador. A further specimen of recently described Rostania paramense (comb. nov.) is recorded from paramos at above 4000 m.