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Haematomma fenzlianum

Scientific Name: Haematomma fenzlianum

Family: Haematommataceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Haematomma fenzlianum

Haematomma fenzlianum is a crustose lichen, described by A. Massalongo.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Haematomma fenzlianum A. Massal.
  • Family: Haematommataceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Haematomma subpuniceum (Müll. Arg.) B. de Lesd.
    • Lecanora fenzeliana (A. Massal.) Stizenb.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species; also a form Haematomma fenzlianum f. microcarpum is referenced.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in locations such as southern Arizona (Coronado National Forest), Texas (Big Bend National Park), China (Yunnan), Argentina, and Costa Rica.
  • Observed on rhyolite boulders in pine-oak woodland at the bottom of deep canyons.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Thallus: Crustose, rimose to distinctly areolate, 0.3-1 mm thick.
  • Surface: Cream-colored to brownish gray, smooth or uneven, esorediate.
  • Apothecia: initially... (The description is incomplete in the provided text).

Ecological Role

  • This lichen often colonizes rock surfaces.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed growing in the field among crustose Caloplaca species, Heterodermia tremulans and Dufea.
  • It has been found to co-exist with other species such as Physcia dubia and Physcia biziana.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Botanische Staatssammlung München (M)
  • Te Papa's collections
  • Arizona Mycota Project: http://www.azfungi.org/amp/
  • The South African National Biodiversity Institute