Flavoparmelia amplexa and F. springtonesis (Parmeliaceae) new to the Americas and additions to the lichen flora of Argentina

Abstract

The world distribution of nine species of the Parmeliaceae is presented including new localities in Argentina. Flavoparmelia amplexa (Stirt.) Hale, formerly known exclusively from Africa, is cited for the first time for the American continent, and is therefore categorized as a South American-African species, whereas F. springtonensis (Elix) Hale, until now known as an Australasian endemic, is reported for the first time for America as well and consequently categorized as a South American-Australasian species. World distribution maps of each species are included.