Philippine Lichens with Bulbate Cilia – Bulbothrix and Relicina (Parmeliaceae)

Paulina Bawingan^1,2*, Mechell Lardizaval¹, and John Elix³

¹School of Natural Sciences, Saint Louis University, Baguio City 2600 Philippines
²Biology Department, Tagum Doctors College, Tagum City 8100 Philippines
³Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

*Corresponding Author: pbawingan@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a taxonomic treatment of Bulbothrix and Relicina lichens (Ascomycota, Parmeliaceae) collected in the Philippines, two genera characterized by the presence of bulbate cilia. A total of five species of Bulbothrix and fifteen species of Relicina were identified, with one new record for each genus. The Philippines is a major center of diversity for Relicina. . . . . continue reading