Placynthiaceae

The Placynthiaceae are a lichenized family of fungi in the order Peltigerales. Species of this family are found largely in northern temperate regions.

Genera
Numbers of species accepted by Species Fungorum;
 * Hertella - 3 spp.


 * Placynthiopsis - 1 sp. (Placynthiopsis africana )
 * Placynthium - 20 spp.