Revision of the morphology and biogeography of Thysanorea papuana
Journal
Mycosphere
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
6
Pages
820-827
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Abstract
The monotypic genus Thysanorea (Chaetothyriomycetes) is characterized by Periconiellalike penicillate conidiophores. The morphology and geographic distribution of Thysanorea papuana are revised based on fresh collections from Taiwan, literature research, and type studies. It is revealed that the original morphological generic characterization is based on cultivation artifacts. On the natural substrate and in fresh isolates, conidiophore heads appear less complex and are shed off and replaced by repeated percurrent regeneration. The species was previously known from Papua New Guinea and India, while this is the first record from Taiwan. Ramichloridium lignicola, which was recorded from Hong Kong and Thailand is recognized as synonymous and Alysidiopsis lignicola recorded from Mexico is a possible synonym. The distribution of this species appears to be paleotropical or even pantropical.
Type
journal article