Leotia lubrica (Ascomycota, Leotiaceae) found in Patagonia, Argentina

Authors

  • Laura E. Lorenzo Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Medio Ambiente (CONICET - Universidad Nacional del Comahue); Departamento de Botánica, Centro Regional Universitario Bariloche, Universidad Nacional del Comahue, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina.
  • María I. Messuti Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Medio Ambiente (CONICET - Universidad Nacional del Comahue); Departamento de Botánica, Centro Regional Universitario Bariloche, Universidad Nacional del Comahue, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2013.12.523

Keywords:

Argentina, new record, Patagonian mycobiota, pileate Ascomycota

Abstract

Leotia lubrica (Ascomycota, Leotiomycetes, Leotiales, Leotiaceae) was recorded for the first time from Argentina in Lago Puelo National Park, Chubut Province. It has been previously cited in the native forest of Chile, Los Lagos Region in southern South America. The species is distributed in temperate regions around the world. A description and photographs of the species are included.

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Published

30-12-2013

How to Cite

Lorenzo, L. E., & Messuti, M. I. (2013). Leotia lubrica (Ascomycota, Leotiaceae) found in Patagonia, Argentina. Darwiniana, Nueva Serie, 1(2), 237–240. https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2013.12.523

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Section

Systematics and Taxonomy of Algae and Fungi