Notes on the Existence of Leucodecton desquamescens (Thelotremoid Graphidaceae) in South Korea

Abstract

This study describes a new record of a thelotremoid lichen (Leucodecton desquamescens) from South Korea. The taxon is characterized by thick, bulging thallus with many calcium oxalate crystal inclusions; an immersed, round to irregular ascomata with free exciple, ellipsoid to ± roundish submuriform, brown ascospores, and lack of secondary metabolites. A detailed taxonomic description and comments are presented for this taxon. The lichen genus Leucodecton is reported for the first time in South Korea.

Keywords::

• Leucodecton desquamescens
• Lichens
• Thelotremoid Graphidaceae
• Taxonomy