Revision of Physarum pezizoideum var. pezizoideum and var. microsporum (Myxomycetes)

Authors: Ukkola, Tarja & Härkönen, Marja
Journal: Karstenia, Volume 36 (1996), Issue 1, pages 41-46.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.29203/ka.1996.317
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Key words: Africa, Badhamia, fungi, Myxomycetes, Tanzania

Abstract:  The taxonomic status of Physarum pezizoideum (Jungh.) Pavill. & Lagarde var. pezizoideum and var. microsporum M. L. Farr is re-examined. Checking of the type material of the species showed that var. microsporum is a synonym of var. pezizoideum, while var. pezizoideum sensu Farr belongs to a distinct, new species, described as Badhamia gigantospora Ukkola & Hark. (type from Tanzania).