Pithya
Genus of fungi
| Pithya | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Cup fungus of the genus Pithya (not identified to species) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Subdivision: | Pezizomycotina |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Sarcoscyphaceae |
| Genus: | Pithya Fuckel |
| Type species | |
| Pithya cupressina | |
Pithya is a genus of fungi in the family Sarcoscyphaceae.[1] There are five species in the genus, which are widespread in northern temperate areas.[2]
References
- ^ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. 13. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany: 1–58. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ^ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 539. ISBN 0-85199-826-7.
External links
- Pithya at Index Fungorum
