Three new records of the lichen genus Herpothallon from China
The genus Herpothallon is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide,primarily inha-biting moist,shaded areas.Through field surveys and collection of lichen samples,a taxonomic study was conducted based on morphological,anatomical,and chemical analyses.Notably,three new records for China were discovered,including H.cinereum,H.japonicum,and H.queenslandicum.Their taxonomic characteris-tics are described,accompanied by photographs,and a comprehensive key for all known Herpothallon species in China is provided.