Allophlebia is proposed as a new genus in Meruliaceae based on morphological characters and molecular data. The genus, so far monotypic, typified by Peniophora ludoviciana the combination A. proposed. type species characterized resupinate basidioma, monomitic hyphal system with clamp connections, two types of cystidia (leptocystidia metuloids), clavate basidia, hyaline, thin-walled ellipsoid ba...