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Issue: Vol. 722 No. 3: 15 Oct. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-10-15
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.722.3.6
Page range: 269-278
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A new species and a new record of the lichen family Graphidaceae from China

School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou Province 563000, China
College of Agriculture and Biology, Liaocheng University, Shandong Province 252059, China
School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou Province 563000, China
School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou Province 563000, China
School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou Province 563000, China; School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand; Centre of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
Lichenized fungi Graphidales Morphology Phylogeny Taxonomy Lichens

Abstract

Based on morphological, chemical and molecular data, a new species, Platygramme guizhouensis is described to science, and Phaeographis decipiens is reported as new record to China. Platygramme guizhouensis features lirelliform apothecia with discs open, black, epruinose, proper exciple apically carbonized, wedge-shaped. Asci cylindrical to clavate, 8-spored. Ascospores brown, elongate-ellipsoid, 9–12 transverse septa, I+ violet-purple. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of the new species and the new record are provided.

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How to Cite

Wu, W., Jiang, S.-H., Zhao, S., Fu, S.-B. & Meng, Q.-F. (2025) A new species and a new record of the lichen family Graphidaceae from China. Phytotaxa 722 (3): 269–278. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.722.3.6