Taxonomic studies in the Dacrymycetaceae

Abstract

Seven species of Dacryopinax are recognised: D. indacocheae Lowy, D. spathularia (Schw.) Martin, D. aurantiaca (Fr.) comb. nov., D. elegans (Berk. & Curt.) Martin, D. yungensis Lowy, D. dennisii sp. nov., and D. petaliformis (Berk. & Curt.) comb. nov. All species are described in full and accompanied by line drawings of microscopical characters. A key to the species is given and a Species Inquirendae section appended.