Saproamanita, a new name for both Lepidella E.-J. Gilbert and Aspidella E.-J. Gilbert (Amaniteae, Amanitaceae)

The genus Amanita has been divided into two monophyletic taxa, Amanita, an ectomycorrhizal genus, and Aspidella, a saprotrophic genus. The controversies and histories about recognition of the two genera based on trophic status are discussed. The name Aspidella E.-J. Gilbert is shown to be illegitima...

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Main Authors: Redhead, Scott A., Vizzini, Alfredo, Drehmel, Dennis C., Contu, Marco
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: International Mycological Association 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4941681/