A new species of Cresponea (Roccellaceae, Ascomycota) from Gough Island

John A. Elix, Dag O. Øvstedal, Niek J.M. Gremmen

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    Abstract

    The new species, Cresponea sorediata Elix, Øvstedal & Gremmen, based on material from Gough Island, is described. It is characterized by a sorediate thallus, but no apothecia has been found. The diagnostic substances of the new species are usnic acid, isousnic acid and consimonyellin.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)133-136
    Number of pages4
    JournalNova Hedwigia
    Volume92
    Issue number1-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2011

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