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Abrothallus cladoniae

Scientific Name: Abrothallus cladoniae

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Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Abrothallus cladoniae

Abrothallus cladoniae is a species of lichenicolous fungus first described by R. Sant. & D. Hawksw. in 1990.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abrothallus cladoniae R. Sant. & D. Hawksw.
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Lecanoraceae (also Leptosphaeriaceae mentioned)
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (sporsäcksvampar in Swedish)
  • Synonyms:
    • Lichenoconium cladoniae (Ellis &amp Everh.) Petr. &amp Syd.
    • Abrothallus cladoniae (Ellis &amp Everh.) Clauzade, Diederich &amp Cl. Roux
    • Polyporus bulbipes var. cladonia ( Berk.) Sacc. (synonym)
  • Taxon Version Key: NHMSYS0000361125

Distribution and Habitat

  • Distribution includes locations within the British Isles, Styria (Austria) and North America.
  • Specifically found on Cladonia polycarpoides in North Carolina.

Ecological Role

  • Abrothallus cladoniae is a lichenicolous fungus, meaning it grows on lichens.
  • It is known to attack species within the Cladonia genus.

Further Information

  • Dyntaxa - Svensk taxonomisk databas checklist
  • Species Fungorum in the Catalogue of Life
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • Index Fungorum
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)