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Bhesa ceylanica

Bhesa ceylanica (Arn. ex Thwaites) Ding Hou
Bhesa ceylanica
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Bhesa ceylanica is a species in the genus Bhesa, belonging to the family Centroplacaceae. It was first described in 1958 by Ding Hou, based on earlier work by Arn. ex Thwaites. This species is distributed globally, with a notable presence in Sri Lanka.

Description

Bhesa ceylanica is a member of the Centroplacaceae family, a group of lichenized fungi. The species is part of the genus Bhesa, which includes various lichen species. It was formally published in 1958 by Ding Hou, building upon initial observations by Arn. ex Thwaites. The species is found in multiple regions worldwide, with a documented occurrence in Sri Lanka.

Distribution

Global · Sri Lanka

Synonyms

Kurrimia ceylanica

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