Sphaerophoraceae

The Sphaerophoraceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Lecanorales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution, especially in southern temperate regions. Sphaerophoraceae was circumscribed by mycologist Elias Magnus Fries in 1831.

Genera
Sphaerophoraceae contains 6 genera and 39 species. Following the genus name is the taxonomic authority, year of publication, and the number of species:
 * Austropeltum Henssen, H.Döring & Kantvilas (1992) – 1 sp.
 * Bunodophoron A.Massal. (1861) – 25 spp.
 * Calycidium Stirt. (1877) – 2 spp.
 * Leifidium Wedin (1993) – 1 sp.
 * Neophyllis F.Wilson (1891) – 2 spp.
 * Sphaerophorus Pers. (1794) – 8 spp.