Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China

<i>Deconica</i> is a relatively small genus, with only 90 names recorded in previous research. In this study, four new species of <i>Deconica</i> have been identified based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence from subtropical regions of China. This represents the first...

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Main Authors: Jun-Qing Yan, Sheng-Nan Wang, Ya-Ping Hu, Cheng-Feng Nie, Bin-Rong Ke, Zhi-Heng Zeng, Hui Zeng
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author Jun-Qing Yan
Sheng-Nan Wang
Ya-Ping Hu
Cheng-Feng Nie
Bin-Rong Ke
Zhi-Heng Zeng
Hui Zeng
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Hui Zeng
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description <i>Deconica</i> is a relatively small genus, with only 90 names recorded in previous research. In this study, four new species of <i>Deconica</i> have been identified based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence from subtropical regions of China. This represents the first discovery of new species of <i>Deconica</i> in China. Morphologically, <i>D</i>. <i>austrosinensis</i> is characterized by medium-sized spores that are elliptical to elongated-ellipsoid in face view, and fusiform to sublageniform and slightly thick-walled pleurocystidia; <i>D</i>. <i>furfuracea</i> is identified by a well-developed and evanescent veil, medium-sized spores that are rhomboid to mitriform in face view, and fusiform to subclavate pleurocystidia that are rare and subacute at apex; <i>D</i>. <i>fuscobrunnea</i> is recognized by dark brown pileus, medium-sized spores that are rhomboid to mitriform in face view, an ixocutis pileipellis, lageniform cheilocystidia with a long neck and lacks pleurocystidia; <i>D</i>. <i>ovispora</i> is distinguished from other <i>Deconica</i> species by medium-sized spores that are ovoid in face view, an ixocutis pileipellis, lageniform cheilocystidia with a long to short neck, and lacks pleurocystidia. Their distinct taxonomic status is confirmed by the positions of the four new species in ITS + LSU phylogenetic trees. Detailed descriptions and morphological photographs of four new species are presented.
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spelling doaj-art-8f00ec69a7494a93a3289da905723cee2025-08-20T02:48:03ZengMDPI AGJournal of Fungi2309-608X2024-10-01101174510.3390/jof10110745Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of ChinaJun-Qing Yan0Sheng-Nan Wang1Ya-Ping Hu2Cheng-Feng Nie3Bin-Rong Ke4Zhi-Heng Zeng5Hui Zeng6Institute of Edible mushroom, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350011, ChinaJiangxi Key Laboratory of Subtropical Forest Resourecs Cultivation, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, ChinaNanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment Mountains, Nanjing 210042, ChinaInstitute of Edible mushroom, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350011, ChinaInstitute of Edible mushroom, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350011, ChinaInstitute of Edible mushroom, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350011, ChinaInstitute of Edible mushroom, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350011, China<i>Deconica</i> is a relatively small genus, with only 90 names recorded in previous research. In this study, four new species of <i>Deconica</i> have been identified based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence from subtropical regions of China. This represents the first discovery of new species of <i>Deconica</i> in China. Morphologically, <i>D</i>. <i>austrosinensis</i> is characterized by medium-sized spores that are elliptical to elongated-ellipsoid in face view, and fusiform to sublageniform and slightly thick-walled pleurocystidia; <i>D</i>. <i>furfuracea</i> is identified by a well-developed and evanescent veil, medium-sized spores that are rhomboid to mitriform in face view, and fusiform to subclavate pleurocystidia that are rare and subacute at apex; <i>D</i>. <i>fuscobrunnea</i> is recognized by dark brown pileus, medium-sized spores that are rhomboid to mitriform in face view, an ixocutis pileipellis, lageniform cheilocystidia with a long neck and lacks pleurocystidia; <i>D</i>. <i>ovispora</i> is distinguished from other <i>Deconica</i> species by medium-sized spores that are ovoid in face view, an ixocutis pileipellis, lageniform cheilocystidia with a long to short neck, and lacks pleurocystidia. Their distinct taxonomic status is confirmed by the positions of the four new species in ITS + LSU phylogenetic trees. Detailed descriptions and morphological photographs of four new species are presented.https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10/11/745basidiomycetesfour new taxataxonomyphylogeny
spellingShingle Jun-Qing Yan
Sheng-Nan Wang
Ya-Ping Hu
Cheng-Feng Nie
Bin-Rong Ke
Zhi-Heng Zeng
Hui Zeng
Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China
Journal of Fungi
basidiomycetes
four new taxa
taxonomy
phylogeny
title Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China
title_full Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China
title_fullStr Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China
title_full_unstemmed Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China
title_short Four New Species of <i>Deconica</i> (Strophariaceae, Agaricales) from Subtropical Regions of China
title_sort four new species of i deconica i strophariaceae agaricales from subtropical regions of china
topic basidiomycetes
four new taxa
taxonomy
phylogeny
url https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10/11/745
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