Cresponea Explained

Cresponea is a genus of lichens in the family Opegraphaceae. The genus, circumscribed in 1993, contains species that were formerly classified in Lecanactis. Cresponea is widely distributed, but most species are found in tropical and subtropical regions. The genus is named in honor of Spanish lichenologist Ana Crespo.[1]

Species

, Species Fungorum accepts 19 species of Cresponea.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Divakar . Pradeep K. . IAL - Acharius Medallists . www.lichenology.org . 28 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160402154727/http://www.lichenology.org/Awards/Acharius_Crespo.html . 2 April 2016 . live .