Cortinarius spilomeoalpinus ( Basidiomycota , Agaricales ) a new alpine species of sect. Spilomei from South-Tyrolean Dryas octopetala habitats
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: During our long-term studies on Cortinarius species in alpine habitats, we discovered several collections of a Cortinarius species resembling C. spilomeus . We carried out comparative morphological studies and a phylogenetic analysis based on rDNA ITS sequences. We included also type material of Cortinarius spilomeus forma dryadicola . We confirmed that Cortinarius spilomeoalpinus is a distinct species which is typical for alpine Dryas octopetala habitats. Cortinarius spilomeus forma dryadicola is not part of C. spilomeus sensu stricto. It is conspecific with the later described C. ferrusinus , another taxon of sect. Spilomei , and we treat it as forma of it. Detailed descriptions are given for the alpine taxa, and a differential diagnosis and dichotomous identification key are provided.
Source: Fungal Systematics and Evolution
Authors: U. Peintner, L. Huymann, R.J. Ferrari
Institution: Universität Innsbruck
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4408258924