List of Parmeliaceae genera
Encyclopedia
This is a list of genera
in the Lecanoromycete
family Parmeliaceae
. A phylogenetic classification system
is outlined first, followed by an alphabetical listing of genera.
Genera
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in the Lecanoromycete
Lecanoromycetes
Lecanoromycetes is the largest class of lichenized fungi. It belongs to the subphylum Pezizomycotina in the phylum Ascomycota. The asci of the Lecanoromycetes most often release spores by rostrate dehiscence....
family Parmeliaceae
Parmeliaceae
The Parmeliaceae is a large and diverse family of Lecanoromycetes. With over 2000 species in roughly 87 genera, it is currently regarded as the largest family of lichen forming fungi...
. A phylogenetic classification system
Biological classification
Biological classification, or scientific classification in biology, is a method to group and categorize organisms by biological type, such as genus or species. Biological classification is part of scientific taxonomy....
is outlined first, followed by an alphabetical listing of genera.
Unranked phylogenetic classification
The following unranked classification scheme follows that of Crespo et al. (2007), with additional unplaced genera added from Myconet. It should be regarded as tentative, as a great deal of active research is currently being done in this area.
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Ahtiana Ahtiana is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. A monotypic genus, it contains the single species Ahtiana sphaerosporella, found in western North America. This species was segregated from the genus Parmelia by Canadian lichenologist Trevor Goward in an 1985 publication... Goward Allantoparmelia Allantoparmelia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of only three currently accepted species. All three Allantoparmelia lichens have a foliose growth form. They appear to be a very slow growing group of lichens, with a mean annual thallus diameter... (Vain.) Essl. Allocetraria Allocetraria is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family.-External links:*... Kurok. & M.Y. Lai Anzia Anzia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of roughly 45 currently accepted species. It was formerly included in the monogeneric family Anziaceae, but this has since been subsumed into the Parmeliaceae.... Stizenb. Asahinea Asahinea is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread circumpolar distribution, and contains three species.... W.L. Culb. & C.F. Culb. Bryocaulon Bryocaulon is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution in north temperate regions, and contains three species.... Kärnefelt Bryoria Bryoria is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in boreal and cool temperate areas, and contains 51 species.-Species:*Bryoria bicolor*Bryoria capillaris... Brodo & D. Hawksw. Bulborrhizina Bulborrhizina is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Bulborrhizina africana, found in Mozambique.... Kurok. Cavernularia Cavernularia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of only two currently accepted species. Both members of the genus have a foliose growth form. They are commonly referred to as the pitted lichens.... Degel. Cetrariastrum Cetrariastrum is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus, which contains five species, is found in tropical areas.... Sipman Coelopogon Coelopogon is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains two species found in south temperate areas.... Brusse & Kärnefelt Cornicularia Cornicularia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a monotypic genus, with only one currently accepted species: Cornicularia normoerica. This species has an erect caespitose growth form, and is sometimes referred to as the brittle lichen.-External links:* at... (Schreb.) Ach. Coronoplectrum Coronoplectrum is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Coronoplectrum namibicum, found in Namibia.... Brusse Dactylina Dactylina is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains ten species.... Nyl. Davidgallowaya Davidgallowaya is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Davidgallowaya cornutispora, found in Papua New Guinea.... Aptroot Esslingeriana Esslingeriana is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Esslingeriana idahoensis, found in the USA.... Hale & M.J. Lai Evernia Evernia is a bushy lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. Two species, Oakmoss Evernia prunastri, and Treemoss Evernia furfuracea are used as a fixative agent in cologne within the perfume industry. It is green on top and white on bottom, and divides evenly into "forks." Not to be confused with... Ach. Himantormia Himantormia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus, which contains two species, is found in Antarctica.... I.M. Lamb Imshaugia Imshaugia is a genus of lichens in the family Parmeliaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution in the northern hemisphere and contains three species.... F.C. Mey. Kaernefeltia Kaernefeltia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family.-External links:*... Thell & Goward Masonhalea Masonhalea is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. A monotypic genus, Masonhalea contains the single species Masonhalea richardsonii.... Kärnefelt Menegazzia Menegazzia is a genus of lichenized fungi containing roughly 70 currently accepted species. The group is sometimes referred to as the tree flutes, honeycombed lichens, or hole-punch lichens. The most obvious morphological feature of the genus is the distinctive perforations spread across the upper... A. Massal. Neopsoromopsis Neopsoromopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Neopsoromopsis argentina, found in Argentina.... Gyeln. Nephromopsis Nephromopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. This genus is synonymous with Tuckneraria-External links:... Müll. Arg. Nodobryoria Nodobryoria is a genus of medium to large, reddish-brown lichens that are hair-like to shrubby in shape and grow on conifer trees. The genus contains three species, distributed in North America and Greenland, which were previously included in the genus Bryoria... Common & Brodo Omphalodium Omphalodium is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains about four species found in North and South America.... Meyen & Flot. Omphalora Omphalora is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Omphalora arizonica, found in North America.... T.H. Nash & Hafellner Oropogon Oropogon is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of roughly 40 currently accepted species. It was previously included in the family Alectoriaceae, but this group has since been subsumed into the Parmeliaceae.... Th. Fr. Pannoparmelia Pannoparmelia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of five currently accepted species. Pannoparmelia species have a foliose growth habit.-Etymology:... (Müll. Arg.) Darb. Parmotremopsis Parmotremopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains two species, found in Central America and the West Indies.... Elix & Hale Phacopsis Phacopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains 21 species.... Tul. Placoparmelia Placoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Placoparmelia patagonica, found in Argentina.... Henssen Platismatia Platismatia is genus of medium to large foliose lichens with rather crinkled lobes. The genus is widespread and contains 10 species. They resemble many other genera of foliose lichens in the family Parmeliaceae, particularly Parmotrema, Cetrelia, and Asahinea... W.L. Culb. & C.F. Culb. Pleurosticta Pleurosticta is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... Petr. Protoparmelia Protoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains 20 species.... M. Choisy Protousnea Protousnea is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of eight currently accepted species. Protousnea species have a fruticose growth form. The genus is endemic to southern South America. ... (Motyka) Krog Pseudoparmelia Pseudoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a pantropical distribution, and contains 27 species.... Lynge Psoromella Psoromella is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Psoromella pampana, found in Argentina.... Gyeln. Relicinopsis Relicinopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains five species distributed in South Africa and Australasia.... Elix & Verdon Tuckermanella Tuckermanella is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus, which contains six species, is found in Mexico and the USA.... Essl. Usnea Usnea is the generic and scientific name for several species of lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, that generally grow hanging from tree branches, resembling grey or greenish hair. It is sometimes referred to commonly as Old Man's Beard, Beard Lichen, or Treemoss... Dill. ex Adans. |
Alphabetical listing
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Menegazzia Menegazzia is a genus of lichenized fungi containing roughly 70 currently accepted species. The group is sometimes referred to as the tree flutes, honeycombed lichens, or hole-punch lichens. The most obvious morphological feature of the genus is the distinctive perforations spread across the upper... A. Massal. Myelochroa Myelochroa is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family.-External links:*... (Asahina) Elix & Hale Namakwa Namakwa is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of only two currently accepted species. Both Namakwa lichens have a foliose growth form. The genus was circumscribed by Hale in 1988.... Hale Neopsoromopsis Neopsoromopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Neopsoromopsis argentina, found in Argentina.... Gyeln. Nephromopsis Nephromopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. This genus is synonymous with Tuckneraria-External links:... Müll. Arg. Nesolechia (fungus) Nesolechia is a genus of fungi that grows on lichens. It probably evolved from a lichen ancestor, as it is closely related to many lichenized species of fungi.-External links:* at Index Fungorum... A. Massal. Nodobryoria Nodobryoria is a genus of medium to large, reddish-brown lichens that are hair-like to shrubby in shape and grow on conifer trees. The genus contains three species, distributed in North America and Greenland, which were previously included in the genus Bryoria... Common & Brodo Omphalodiella Omphalodiella is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. A monotypic genus, it contains the single species Omphalodiella patagonica.-External links:*... Henssen Omphalodium Omphalodium is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains about four species found in North and South America.... Meyen & Flot. Omphalora Omphalora is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Omphalora arizonica, found in North America.... T.H. Nash & Hafellner Oropogon Oropogon is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of roughly 40 currently accepted species. It was previously included in the family Alectoriaceae, but this group has since been subsumed into the Parmeliaceae.... Th. Fr. Pannoparmelia Pannoparmelia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of five currently accepted species. Pannoparmelia species have a foliose growth habit.-Etymology:... (Müll. Arg.) Darb. Parmelaria Parmelaria is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... D.D. Awasthi Parmelia (lichen) Parmelia is a large genus of lichenized fungus with a global distribution, extending from the Arctic to the Antarctic continent but concentrated in temperate regions. 125 species have been recorded on the Indian sub-continent... Ach. Parmelina Parmelinae is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... Hale Parmelinella Parmelinella is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... Elix & Hale Parmelinopsis Parmelinopsis is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution in north temperate areas, and contains eight species.... Elix & Hale Parmeliopsis Parmeliopsis is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. The genus contains eight species that are widely distributed in north temperate areas.... (Nyl.) Nyl. Parmotrema Parmotrema is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... A. Massal. Parmotremopsis Parmotremopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains two species, found in Central America and the West Indies.... Elix & Hale Phacopsis Phacopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains 21 species.... Tul. Placoparmelia Placoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Placoparmelia patagonica, found in Argentina.... Henssen Platismatia Platismatia is genus of medium to large foliose lichens with rather crinkled lobes. The genus is widespread and contains 10 species. They resemble many other genera of foliose lichens in the family Parmeliaceae, particularly Parmotrema, Cetrelia, and Asahinea... W.L. Culb. & C.F. Culb. Pleurosticta Pleurosticta is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... Petr. Protoparmelia Protoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains 20 species.... M. Choisy Protousnea Protousnea is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of eight currently accepted species. Protousnea species have a fruticose growth form. The genus is endemic to southern South America. ... (Motyka) Krog Pseudephebe Pseudephebe is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family.-External links:*... M. Choisy Pseudevernia Pseudevernia is a genus of lichenized fungi in the family Parmeliaceae.-Species list:*Pseudevernia ceratea*Pseudevernia cirrhata*Pseudevernia cladonia*Pseudevernia confusa*Pseudevernia consocians*Pseudevernia furfuracea... Zopf Pseudoparmelia Pseudoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a pantropical distribution, and contains 27 species.... Lynge Psiloparmelia Psiloparmelia is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.-External links:*... Hale Psoromella Psoromella is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Psoromella pampana, found in Argentina.... Gyeln. Punctelia Punctelia is a genus of lichens belonging to the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is widely distributed, and contains 48 species.... Krog Relicina Relicina is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. According to the Dictionary of the Fungi , the widespread genus contains 48 species... (Hale & Kurok.) Hale Relicinopsis Relicinopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus contains five species distributed in South Africa and Australasia.... Elix & Verdon Sulcaria Sulcaria is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family.-External links:*... Bystr. Tuckermanella Tuckermanella is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus, which contains six species, is found in Mexico and the USA.... Essl. Tuckermannopsis Tuckermannopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains about 28 species.... Gyeln. Usnea Usnea is the generic and scientific name for several species of lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, that generally grow hanging from tree branches, resembling grey or greenish hair. It is sometimes referred to commonly as Old Man's Beard, Beard Lichen, or Treemoss... Dill. ex Adans. Vulpicida Vulpicida is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Parmeliaceae family. The genus is widespread in Arctic to northern temperate regions, and contains six species.... Mattson & M.J. Lai Xanthomaculina Xanthomaculina is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is a genus of only three currently accepted species, found in Africa... Hale Xanthoparmelia Xanthoparmelia is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. Xanthoparmelia is synonymous with Almbornia, Neofuscelia, Chondropsis, Namakwa, Paraparmelia, and Xanthomaculina.This family of lichen is commonly found on the mid-east coast of the United States.The name means 'golden... (Vain.) Hale |