Phlyctidaceae

Phlyctidaceae
Phlyctis argena
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Gyalectales
Family: Phlyctidaceae
Poelt ex J.C.David & D.Hawksw. (1991)
Type genus
Phlyctis
(Wallr.) Flot. (1850)
Genera

Phlyctis
Psathyrophlyctis

Synonyms
  • Phlyctidaceae Poelt (1974)

The Phlyctidaceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Gyalectales. Species in this family have primarily a tropical distribution, and are usually found growing on bark.

References

  1. ↑ David JC, Hawksworth DL (1991). "Validation of six family names of lichenized ascomycetes". Systema Ascomycetum. 10: 13–8.
  2. ↑ Ahmadjian V, Hale ME (1974). The Lichens. p. 627. ISBN 978-0-12-044950-7.
  3. ↑ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5.