Catillariaceae Explained

The Catillariaceae are a family of crustose lichens in the order Lecanorales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution, especially in temperate areas.[1] The family was originally circumscribed by Austrian lichenologist Josef Hafellner in 1984.

Genera

Catillariaceae contains 5 genera and about 44 species.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cannon PF, Kirk PM . Fungal Families of the World . CABI. Wallingford. 2007 . 54 . 978-0-85199-827-5.