New data on the genus Phaeocollybia based on type studies

Abstract

The type specimens of Phaeocollybia spoliata from India (Narkanda), P. spadicea from U.S.A. (Washington) and P. subarduennensis from Costa Rica (Cartago) were reexamined. New considerations on their descriptions are presented, including line drawings of their features and SEM photomicrographs of the spores. In the latter two, type specimens are mixed and each contains elements belonging to two additional Phaeocollybia species.

Key Words:

• Agaricales
• Cortinariaceae
• taxonomy