On the generic names Kriegeria

The basidiomycetous genus Kriegeria Bres. 1891 (Kriegeriaceae), typified by K. eriophori, is legitimate. An ascomycetous genus “Kriegeria” was originally published by Rabenhorst in 1876 as an invalid provisional name based on Ombrophila kriegeriana. Subsequently, the ascomycetous genus was validly published as Kriegeria Höhn. 1914 (Rutstroemiaceae), typified by Peziza elatina; this genus is an illegitimate later homonym, currently treated as a synonym of Rutstroemia. Additionally, Rabenhorst's invalid name was “revived” (validated) as Kriegeria Rabenh. ex Seaver 1943, typified by O. kriegeriana, to accommodate species currently placed in Chloroscypha. Revised nomenclators are presented for both of the genera, as well as for Ombrophila kriegeriana.