A taxonomic study of corticolous species of Lecanora in the Sonoran Desert region containing usnic acids and not belonging to Lecanora s. str. is presented. Descriptions, notes on the ecology and distribution and a key to the 17 species recognized within the area are included. Lecanora coniferarum Printzen, L. latens Printzen, L. perconfusa Printzen, and L. substrobilina Printzen are described as new to science. The following new combinations are proposed: Lecanora densa (Śliwa & Wetmore) Printzen, L. laxa (Śliwa & Wetmore) Printzen, and L. americana (B. de Lesd.) Printzen.
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1 September 2001
Corticolous and Lignicolous Species of Lecanora (Lecanoraceae, Lecanorales) with Usnic or Isousnic Acid in the Sonoran Desert Region
Christian Printzen
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The Bryologist
Vol. 104 • No. 3
Fall 2001
Vol. 104 • No. 3
Fall 2001