Towards a natural classification of Amplistromataceae

Abstract

In this study, we revise the family Amplistromataceae (Amplistromatales) based on DNA sequence data derived from living cultures and morphological observation of type and additional specimens from herbaria worldwide. Combined analyses of ITS and LSU sequence data were used to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships of members for the family. We accept three genera; Acidothrix, Amplistroma and Wallrothiella in Amplistromataceae based on the morphology and phylogeny. Modern descriptions and illustrations are provided with notes and a key to the genera is provided.