Usnea christhinae spec. nov. from South America

Abstract

A new lichen species Usnea christhinae Bystrek is described from the Patagonia Andes, the reserve upon lake Onelli in the National Park Los Glaciares. It belongs to subgenus Protousnea Motyka emend. Bystrek and is closely related to U. cavernosa Tucker.

Keywords

• Usnea christhinae
• species nova
• Patagonia