Calcarisporium phaeopodium sp. nov., a new hyphomycete from Thailand

Somrithipol, S. & Jones E. B. G. (200*). Calcarisporium phaeopodium sp. nov., a new hyphomycete from Thailand.

Sydowia 58 (1): 133 - 140.

The genus Calcarisporium is briefly reviewed. Calcarisporium phaeopodium, collected on a dead leaf in a tropical forest in Thailand is illustrated, described as a new species and compared with related taxa. The fungus differs from other Calcarisporium species in having a dark, proliferating basal part to the conidiophore. A key to Calcarisporium species is provided.

Key words: anamorphic fungi, new species, taxonomy.