Marthamyces coronadoae sp. nov. in a Fagus grandifolia subsp. mexicana forest from Hidalgo State, México

Marthamyces coronadoae is described as a new species from a relict forest of Fagus grandifolia subsp. mexicana in México. The specimens were collected on fallen and dead Fagus leaves in La Mojonera (in Zacualtipán municipality, Hidalgo State, México). This species is characterized by an apothecium o...

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Published inMycotaxon Vol. 131; no. 3; pp. 521 - 526
Main Authors Raymundo, Tania, Valenzuela, Ricardo, Esqueda, Martín
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Mycotaxon 01.07.2016
Subjects
Leotiomycetes
Marthamycetaceae
Propoloid Fungi
Taxonomy
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ISSN0093-4666
2154-8889
DOI10.5248/131.521

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Summary:Marthamyces coronadoae is described as a new species from a relict forest of Fagus grandifolia subsp. mexicana in México. The specimens were collected on fallen and dead Fagus leaves in La Mojonera (in Zacualtipán municipality, Hidalgo State, México). This species is characterized by an apothecium opening by 4-5 pruinose and brownish beige teeth, a pale grey to pale yellow hymenial surface, and ascospores that are curved or coiled when released. A key to species of Marthamyces that grow in America is presented.
Bibliography:0093-4666(20161018)131:3L.521;1-
ISSN:0093-4666
2154-8889
DOI:10.5248/131.521