Taxonomic revision of the myxomycetes from Cuba deposited in three reference collections: U.S. National Fungus Collections (BPI-USA), British Museum (BM-UK) and Kew (K-UK)

Abstract

A revision was made of myxomycetes from Cuba deposited in three reference collections at the U.S. National Fungus Collections (BPI-USA), British Museum (BM-UK) and Kew (K-UK). These specimens were gathered mainly during the 19th century by Charles Wright during expeditions made to this island. All species are discussed and annotated. Identifications are supported by critical point SEM studies of spore ornamentation. Micrographs of spore ornamentation for species little studied by SEM or of particular interest for the island biota are included.