Australian species of Elaphomyces (Elaphomycetaceae, Eurotiales, Ascomycota)

Michael A. Castellano; James M. Trappe; Karl Vernes

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Australian species of Elaphomyces (Elaphomycetaceae, Eurotiales, Ascomycota)

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Authors:

Michael A. Castellano, James M. Trappe, Karl Vernes

Year:

2011

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Australian Systematic Botany. 24: 32-57

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Abstract

The sequestrate ascomycete genus Elaphomyces is described and illustrated from Australia. The following thirteen new species are described: Elaphomyces aurantias, E. austrogranulatus, E. chlorocarpus, E. cooloolanus, E. coralloideus, E. laetiluteus, E. nothofagi, E. pedicellaris, E. queenslandicus, E. rugosisporus, E. suejoyceae, E. symeae, and E. timgroveii. A key is provided to all Elaphomyces species from Australia.

Keywords

fungi, mycology, Elaphomyces, Australia

Citation

Castellano, Michael A.; Trappe, James M.; Vernes, Karl. 2011. Australian species of Elaphomyces (Elaphomycetaceae, Eurotiales, Ascomycota). Australian Systematic Botany. 24: 32-57.