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Haematomma accolens
Scientific Name: Haematomma accolens
Family: Haematommataceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Haematomma accolens
Haematomma accolens, commonly referred to as "tree bloodspot," is a lichen species belonging to the family Haematommaceae. This lichen is known for its presence on hardwood bark.
Considerations for Pets
- Haematomma accolens grows on trees, so there is a possibility of exposure for outdoor pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Haematomma accolens (Stirt.) Hillmann
- Synonyms:
- Lecanora punicea var. accolens Stirt.
- Haematomma puniceum var. accolens (Stirt.) Zahlbr.
- Arthonia accolens Stirt.
- Arthoniopsis accolens (Stirt.) Mll. Arg.
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- Family: Haematommaceae (also listed as Arthoniaceae in some references)
Distribution and Habitat
- Haematomma accolens has been found in North America, including the USA (Texas, North Carolina) and Canada.
- It also occurs in Argentina and Costa Rica.
- It typically grows on hardwood bark.
Morphological Characteristics
- Haematomma accolens grows on tree bark.
- The disk is often reddish.
- Ascospores are colorless and transversely septate, with 8 spores per ascus.
Genetic Information
- There is a record of Haematomma accolens isolate AFTOL-ID 1976 small subunit ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence mitochondrial 388 bp linear DNA (KJ766402.1).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Haematomma accolens can be a host to other organisms, such as Lichenochora haematommatum.
Quirky Facts
- The common name, "tree bloodspot," gives a vivid image of this lichen's appearance on tree bark.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Louisiana State University Herbarium
- UCF Arboretum Herbarium
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)