Cladonia trapezuntica (Cladoniaceae, lichenized Ascomycota): a robust morphotype of Pycnothelia papillaria, a taxonomic study with conservational survey

Authors

AYHAN ŞENKARDEŞLER
DEMET CANSARAN DUMAN
LASZLO LÖKÖS
TEUVO AHTI

DOI

10.3906/bot-1403-49

Abstract

The long-neglected lichen described as Cladonia trapezuntica was rediscovered at its type locality in Turkey thanks to historical maps available at the Natural History Museum in Vienna. Molecular, morphological, and chemical analyses were applied to determine whether C. Trapezuntica is a distinct species or rather falls within the phenotypic variation of Pycnothelia papillaria. Although most of the podetia appear to be unusual for P. Papillaria, the molecular evidence indicates that C. Trapezuntica should be considered as a synonym of P. Papillaria, and the cushion-like growth form, taller podetia with irregular to dichotomously or trichotomously branching pattern, and scarce primary thallus should be recognized as morphological variability. Consequently, the southeastern distribution limit of P. Papillaria is extended to Turkey. This species has not been found elsewhere in Turkey; therefore, it is considered as critically endangered in the country.

Keywords

Giresun, iron oxide, ITS, IUCN, lectotypification, phylogeny, Turkey

First Page

104

Last Page

111

Recommended Citation

ŞENKARDEŞLER, AYHAN; DUMAN, DEMET CANSARAN; LÖKÖS, LASZLO; and AHTI, TEUVO (2016) "Cladonia trapezuntica (Cladoniaceae, lichenized Ascomycota): a robust morphotype of Pycnothelia papillaria, a taxonomic study with conservational survey," Turkish Journal of Botany: Vol. 40: No. 1, Article 11. https://doi.org/10.3906/bot-1403-49
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/botany/vol40/iss1/11