Chen, Jian-Bin & Theodore L. Esslinger. Parmeliaceae (Ascomycota) lichens in China's mainland. IV. Melanelia species new to China. Mycotaxon 93: 71-74. 2005.

ABSTRACT: Four Melanelia species are reported as new to China: Melanelia exasperata, M. poeltii, M. tominii and M. villosella.

KEYWORDS: brown Parmeliae, new distribution, Asia