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anthracothecium lichen

Scientific Name: Anthracothecium prasinum

Family: Pyrenulaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Anthracothecium Lichen

This page provides information about the lichen genus Anthracothecium. Read on to learn about its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Common Names

  • Anthracothecium Lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anthracothecium Hampe ex A. Massalongo, 1860
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Rank: Genus, Species
  • Family: Pyrenulaceae
  • Synonyms: Includes various species such as Anthracothecium nanum (Zahlbr.) R.C. Harris, Anthracothecium australiense (Mll. Arg.) Aptroot, and others.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anthracothecium lichens have a widespread distribution.
  • They are found in the Eastern Himalayas (India), Australia, Taiwan, subtropical Florida, and other regions.
  • They are often epiphytes, growing on other plants.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grown Habit: Lichenous
  • Colors and shapes of apothecia (fruiting bodies) vary according to genera of lichens; Anthracothecium exhibits specific variations.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus Anthracothecium is represented by about 90 species worldwide.
  • They have been found growing in Chandra sal forests.

Resources and Further Information

  • Plants Database (USDA)
  • National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
  • ResearchGate (professional network for scientists)
  • Garden Guides
  • Australian New Crops Web Site
  • Michigan State University Herbarium
  • Lichen Herbarium Berlin
  • Bibliotheca Lichenologica