Hypotrachyna oprah (Parmeliaceae, Lichenized Ascomycota), a New Foliose Lichen with Lichexanthone from Southeastern North America
Lendemer JC and Allen JL. 2019. Hypotrachyna oprah (Parmeliaceae, Lichenized Ascomycota), a New Foliose Lichen with Lichexanthone from Southeastern North America. Castanea. 84(1):24-32
ABSTRACT: Hypotrachyna oprah is described as new to science from collections made at locations in southeastern North America (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina). The species is considered rare and was potentially confused with H. osseoalba in the past. It differs from H. osseoalba in having capitate soralia and producing echinocarpic acid, together with related substances, in the medulla. The specific epithet was chosen to honor Dr. Oprah Winfrey for her performances, media presence, and generous philanthropy that have substantially improved humanity
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Lendemer, James; Allen, Jessica
- Units
- GRSM , LIRI
- Keywords
- APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, Appalachian Mountains, biodiversity hotspot, Coastal Plain, conservation, endemism, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, GRSM-00825, Hypotrachyna osseoalba, lichen, lichenized diaspores, SER, Southeast Region