Stirtoniella , a new genus for  Catillaria kelica  ( Lecanorales: Ramalinaceae )

Galloway, David; Hafellner, Josef; Elix, John

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Stirtoniella , a new genus for Catillaria kelica ( Lecanorales: Ramalinaceae )

Date

2005

Authors

Galloway, David

Hafellner, Josef

Elix, John

Publisher

Academic Press

Abstract

Lecidea kelica Stirt., formerly accepted as a corticolous species of Catillaria is shown to belong to a new, monospecific genus here described as Stirtoniella in the family Ramalinaceae. Details of Stirtoniellia kelica, its synonymy, chemistry, ecology and distribution are presented. It is known from New Zealand and Tasmania.