Phallales (Agaricomycetes, Fungi) from the tropical Atlantic Forest of Brazil¹

Abstract

Fourteen species of Phallales known to occur in the tropical region of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil are discussed. New records are reported for the country (Laternea dringii), Southeastern Brazil (Abrachium floriforme), Northeastern Brazil (Clathrus columnatus and Mutinus argentinus), and the states of Paraíba (M. caninus and Staheliomyces cinctus), Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo (Phallus indusiatus). Descriptions and illustrations of the new records and a key to the phalloid fungi from this region are presented.