Trogia benghalensis (Marasmiaceae, Basidiomycota), a new species from India

A new species of Trogia is described from West Bengal, India based on both morphological characteristics and phylogenetic data. Analysis of the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer region sequence data suggests that T. benghalensis is phylogenetically distinct from its closely related species. Comprehensive description based on macro-and microscopic characteristics, colour photographs and comparisons with morphologically similar and phylogenetically related species are provided.