Characterization of New Species (Basidiomycota, Hymenochaetales, Hymenochaetaceae) Discovered in Tamil Nadu, India.

This study aimed to investigate the morphological characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of three new species of from the southern parts of India. The analyses of the ITS and nLSU regions revealed the novelty of these species, which have been named , , and . All three species possess pileate basidiomes, a monomitic hyphal system in the context, and the presence of cystidioles and setae.