''Flavopunctelia borrerioides'' is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It was described as a new species by Japanese lichenologist

Syo Kurokawa Kashiwadani. was a noted Japanese lichenologist and 1994 recipient of the Acharius Medal. He studied under Mason HaleDePriest. and Yasuhiko Asahina. Eponyms Several lichen species have been named to honour Kurokawa. These eponyms include: '' Usn ...

in 1999. The type specimen was collected by Mexican

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from Monte de la Candelaria at an altitude of about . There it was found growing in a forest containing predominantly

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, ''

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'', and '' Agave''. The lichen is found in Peru, Mexico, and India.

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borrerioides Lichens described in 1999 Lichens of Mexico Lichens of Peru Lichens of India Lichen species Taxa named by Syo Kurokawa {{Parmeliaceae-stub