New distributional records of Pallidogramme (lichenized ascomycota) from India with updated world key.

India harbours 12 species of Pallidogramme, including P. chapadana (Redinger) Staiger, Kalb & Lücking, which is being reported as new record for the country. In addition, two species, viz. P. bengalensis B.O. Sharma & Khadilkar and P. chrysenteron (Mont.) Staiger, Kalb & Lücking have their known distribution range within India expanded. A detailed description and illustrations are provided for the new country record and comments are made on expanded distribution ranges. A world key to all known species of Pallidogramme is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]