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Dendrodochium subeffusum
Scientific Name: Dendrodochium subeffusum
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Dendrodochium subeffusum
Dendrodochium subeffusum is a fascinating fungus, commonly known as Dendrodochium subeffusum.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dendrodochium subeffusum Ellis & Galloway, 1890
- Synonym: Dendrodochium subeffusum Ellis & Everh., 1890
- Rank: Species
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi), also referred to as Mitosporic fungi
- Family: Bionectriaceae (though some sources list as Uncertain Ascomycota Family)
- Genus: Dendrodochium Bonord.
- Former Classification: Tuberculariaceae (historical reference)
Distribution and Habitat
Observations of Dendrodochium subeffusum distribution can be viewed on a map. It is considered native to the U.S.
Ecological Role
- Dendrodochium subeffusum is a lichenicolous fungus, meaning it is a parasite that lives on living lichens. Specifically, it appears to be primarily a pathogen of Physcia millegrana.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as Lichenous.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Parasitic on living lichens such as Physcia millegrana, and on Pertusaria albescens and P. pertusa in the Basque region.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Species Fungorum
- Index Fungorum
- Botanische Staatssammlung München (M) - Herbarium with Isotype specimen.
- iNaturalist.org
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) identifier: 7256565