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Issue: Vol. 750 No. 1: 31 Mar. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-03-31
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.750.1.3
Page range: 33-42
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Morphological and phylogenetic insights reveal Xanthagaricus atropurpureus sp. nov., a new agaric from Pakistan

Department of Botany, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education, 54500, Lahore, Pakistan
Department of Botany, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education, 54500, Lahore, Pakistan
Department of Botany, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education, 54500, Lahore, Pakistan
Basidiomycota molecular phylogenetic analyses novelty taxa Fungi

Abstract

A new species, Xanthagaricus atropurpureus, is described from the Lahore District, Punjab Province, Pakistan based on integrated morphological and molecular evidences. Xanthagaricus atropurpureus is morphologically characterized by its violet purple to dusty brown purple basidiomata and a distinctly depressed blackish purple disc, appendiculate margins, pale cream to brownish lamellae, and a stipe with white squamules without an annulus. Molecular phylogenetic analyses based on nrITS+nrLSU also confirmed the novelty of species from its closely related taxa. Xanthagaricus atropurpureus formed a separate clade to X. chamaeleontinus with strong support values (100/1.00/100). A key to the Pakistani Xanthagaricus species is provided in addition to the new species’ full description, illustrations, and phylogenetic analyses results.

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How to Cite

Javeed, P., Kiran, M. & Jabeen, S. (2026) Morphological and phylogenetic insights reveal Xanthagaricus atropurpureus sp. nov., a new agaric from Pakistan. Phytotaxa 750 (1): 33–42. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.750.1.3