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gyalidea lichen

Scientific Name: Gyalidea hyalinescens

Family: Solorinellaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Gyalidea Lichen

Gyalidea is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Solorinellaceae.

Common Names

  • Gyalidea Lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Gyalidea
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Family: Solorinellaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Gyalecta roseola (synonym of Gyalidea roseola)
    • Cappellettia lecideopsis (synonym for Gyalidea lecideopsis)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Gyalidea praetermissa is described from Central Sweden, growing on sheltered and shaded vertical north-facing surfaces.
  • Several species are found in various locations including southwestern Argentina, Japan, Europe, China (Yunnan), Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, New Zealand, Tristan da Cunha and Gough Islands.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Gyalidea exhibits a lichenous growth habit.
  • Apothecia are sessile in most species (e.g., Gyalidea, Psorotheciopsis) or immersed.

Species Highlights

  • Gyalidea praetermissa: A diminutive species described from Central Sweden.
  • Gyalidea fuscoclavata: A new corticolous lichen from southwestern Argentina.
  • Gyalidea hyalinescens: A species found in various locations, including China and Ireland. Very similar to Gyalidea hyalinescens, but ascospores submuriform and.
  • Gyalidea fruticola: A new corticolous lichen from Europe.
  • Gyalidea pacifica: A new gyalectoid lichen from Japan.
  • Gyalidea goughensis: A new species found on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Islands.
  • Gyalidea lecanorina: A lichen found in New Zealand.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Some species are corticolous (growing on bark) or grow on loess.

Further Information

  • Information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) and ResearchGate.
  • The British Lichen Society is a valuable resource.
  • Referenced publications include:
    • Die Gattung Gyalidea Lett. - Folia Geobot. & Phytotax. Praha 1: 311-340.
    • A monograph of the lichen genus Bulbothrix Hale
    • Die Flechtengattung Gyalidea Lett. ex Vezda
    • Lichens of Great Britain & Ireland. Publisher: British Lichen Society.